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1. The Nuts and Boltsof NIH FundingNIH TOP 10Megan Columbus
2. Finding the Right Fit
3. Top 10 Questions#1: Where’s the money?#2: How do I get some?#3: Do I call NIH before applying? #4: How long does it take to get funded?#5: What’s the right type of grant for my idea (and me)?#6: Got Funded! Now What? #7: Not Funded! Now What?#8: How do I track my application?#9: Where is my “go-to” place for info?#10: Final Pieces of Advice?
4. #1 Where is the Money?
5. Understanding NIH NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation Our mission: to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability … … from the rarest genetic disorder to the common cold
6. 27 Institutes and Centers (IC) Each with a different:mission & prioritiesbudgetfunding strategyNIGMSClinical CenterInternational Center
7. Funding Opportunities7Advertised throughGrants.govNIH Guide for Grants and ContractsIssued by Each IC“Parent” announcements span the breadth of the NIH mission, include many ICs
8. Types of Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA)Type of FOADescriptionProgram Announcements (PA, PAR, PAS)Highlights areas of focusUsually ongoing (3 yrs)Often use standard receipt datesRequests for Applications (RFA)Narrowly defined scopeUsually single receipt date Set aside fundsIC usually convenes review panelParent AnnouncementsType of program announcementGenerally span the breadth of NIH missionBy activity code (R01, R03, etc)For “investigator initiated” or “unsolicited” research ideas
9. #2: How Do I Get Some?
10. Where to startDevelop your research idea Should be important (have high impact)Needs to align with an IC missionIdentify a funding opportunity If no FOA specific to your area, look for a “parent” announcement.Talk with NIH staff about your idea and where it fitsWrite a strong proposal that addresses review criteriaNuts and Bolts:- Grants Writing for Success- Writing an Effective K Application- Working with Program Pre and Post Award and more….
11. Where to start (cont.)Complete/renew required registrations (Start now!)Institutions are requireWhere to start (cont.)d to register in multiple systemsInvestigators must register in the eRA CommonsDevelop the applicationCarefully read the funding opportunity and application instructions!!Download application from funding opportunity announcementLearn about the electronic application submission process well before the application due dateNuts and Bolts:- Interacting Electronically with NIH
12. Know Your InstitutionWhat is your role?What roles do other people play?Authorized Organizational RepresentativePrincipal InvestigatorAdministratorCoordination and respect for each other’s roles is keyUnderstand your institutional processes and timelines for grant related activities
13. Understand the NIH Extramural Team
14. Program OfficialResponsible for the programmatic, scientific, and/or technical aspects of a grantProvides scientific guidance to investigators pre- and post-awardDevelops initiatives Provides post-award oversightNuts and Bolts:Working with Program Officials Preaward & PostAward
15. Scientific Review OfficerResponsible for scientific and technical reviewEnsures fair and unbiased evaluation of scientific and technical meritProvides a summary of the evaluationReviews applications for completeness and conformance with application requirementsPoint of contact for applicants during the review processNuts and Bolts:- The NIH Peer Review Process- For Your Review – Inside a NIH Study Section Meeting
16. Grants Management OfficerResponsible for completion of business management requirementsEvaluates applications for administrative content and compliance with policyNegotiates AwardsInterprets grants administration policiesNuts and Bolts:- Budget Basics for Administrators - All About Costs Primer
17. #3: Do I Contact NIH Before Applying?#3: Do I Contact NIH Before Applying?
18. Do I Contact NIH Before Applying?MandatoryApplication with budget >$500,000 direct costs for any single yearR13 Conference GrantsOptionalWhen RFA’s request a Letter of IntentAlways RecommendedWhen you think about applying for any grantYes!
19. #4: How Long Does It Take to Get Funded?
20. National Institutes of HealthCenter for Scientific ReviewPerforms the Research How does a grant get funded?20InstitutionInvestigatorGreat Research Idea! Submits ApplicationAssigns to IC & IRG / Study SectionStudy SectionReviews for Scientific MeritInstituteEvaluates for RelevanceAdvisory Councils & BoardRecommends ActionInstitute DirectorMakes Funding DecisionAllocates Funds
21. Ready for Award…When?All pre-award issues are resolvedBudget NegotiationCertification on Education on Human SubjectsAnimals & Human Subject Protection IssuesOther Support DocumentationApplication to award takes ~9-10 monthsNuts and Bolts:- Budget Building Blocks for Investigators- All About Costs- Working with Program Officials: PreAward & PostAward
22. #5: What’s the Right Type of Grant for My Idea (and Me)?Research Projects Small BusinessTraining & Career DevelopmentResearch CentersNuts and Bolts:- Mapping Your Career with NIH, Part I & II- Primetime with NIH Program: Understanding RPGs- Working with Program Officials Preaward & PostAward
23. #6: Got Funded…Now What?
24. You’ll Receive a Notice of Award (NoA)Legally binding documentAward data and fiscal informationGrant payment infoTerms and conditions of awardGrantee accepts terms and conditions of award when draws down funds
25. grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2013NIH Grants Policy StatementIs a term and condition of all grant awardsExplicitly defines roles, responsibilities
26. Post Award ManagementAnnual progress reportingAnnual federal financial reportingInvention reportingYearly audits (as applicable) Closeout reportingNuts and Bolts:- After the Award is Made…Then What?- All About Costs Primer- Working with Program Officials: PreAward & PostAward
27. #7: Not Funded! Now What?RESUBMISSION AVENUENEW PROPOSAL LANE
28. RegroupTake a deep breathRead summary statementRead it againTalk with your NIH program officialEvaluate your optionsRevise & submit again?Choose a new research direction?Nuts and Bolts Sessions:- Grant Writing for Success- Working with Program Officials: PreAward & PostAward
29. 29#8: How do I track my application?
30. Commons.era.nih.govIn Commons you can find: Application image Application status Assignments (institute, review group) NIH staff contacts (SRO, program, grants management) Scores Summary statement (PI only) Notice of Award Links to tools for reporting, no cost extensions, etc. and more…
31. commons.era.nih.govWork with your institution’s office of sponsored research to be sure you are registered and your account is affiliated with your institution BEFORE you apply.2 weeks lead time – PI registration in Commons6-8 weeks – All institutional registrations and renewals
32. #9: Where is my “go-to” place when I get home?32ApplicationGrants Policy StatementNoANIH GuideeRARePORTWeb-sites
33. Bookmark NIH.govBookmark NIH.gov
34. Bookmark GRANTS.nih.govBookmark Grant.nih.gov
35. Trying to make heads or tails of the grants process?
36. Check out grants process overview
37. grants.nih.gov/grants/grants_process.htmGrants process overview chart
38. Find Grants Info at: http://www.grants.nih.gov/Types of grant Programs link
39. grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htmWhat is an R03, F31, X02, etc?Find out here!Types of grant programs page
40. Looking for the latest grants policy changes or funding announcements?
41. Search Grants.gov to Identify Potential Funding Agencieswww.grants.gov Fed-wide portal for finding grant opportunities
42. NIH Guide Grants.nih.gov
43. What can I find in the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts?NIH specific funding opportunity announcementsNIH policy noticesOther announcements Changes to FOAs Events like this regional seminarNIH response to natural disasters or electronic system problemsEtc.
44. NIH Guide is published daily.Subscribe to listserv to receive table of contents each Friday…or subscribe to our RSS feed or follow us on Twitter
45. When are applications due?
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47. 47Standard receipt dates for each type of grant3 standard receipt dates a year. Scroll further on page for timelines for each “round”
48. grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionscheduleReview dates and earliest start date by submission round
49. Submission Policy Page49Answers common questions on:On time submissionStandard due dates falling on a weekend or holidayLate applicationsPost submission application materialsTime limits for resubmitting applicationResubmission timelines for new investigator R01 applicationsEtc…grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionpolicies.htm
50. Doing the right thing
51. http://www.grants.nih.gov/Grants Policy Resources
52. grants.nih.govGlobal Resources
53. Who speaks acronymese?!NIH FOAs (RFAs, PAs, PARs) issued by our ICs (NIAID, NCI, NIAAA, NIDA, NCI, NICHD, etc.) for AREA, SBIR and other programs reflect updates to GWAS, multiple PI, EPR and other policies.
54. Success ratesWhich ICs fund research like yoursNIH-funded workforce dataPotential collaboratorsNIH grantees in your areaOrganizational funding informationAward trendsNIH staff contactsGet a sense of who and what NIH funds
55. www.grants.nih.gov/Finding RePORT
56. Report Website56RePORT.nih.gov
57. Make sense of our ever changing environment
58. Get Connected @ grants.nih.govGet Connected @ Grants.nih.gov
59. http://nexus.od.nih.govSubscribe to the monthly Nexus for a summary of NIH grant happenings, resources, events.Join the discussion on the Rock Talk blog! http://nexus.od.nih.govExtramural Nexus and Rock Talk Blog
60. OER’s social media presencegrants.nih.gov/grants/social_media.htm60Rock TalkAll About GrantsNIH Grants@NIHgrants@NIHfunding@RockTalking …NIHgrantsNIH Office of Extramural ResearchLoan Repayment ProgramAREA
61. All About Grants PodcastAll About Grants Channel on iTunes or download directly from webpagegrants.nih.gov/podcasts/All_About_Grants
62. NIH Grants YouTube Channel62NIHGrants Channel on YouTube
63. Listservs and RSS feeds provide valuable info63
64. #9: Who do I talk to?
65. Finding the Right Staff Contacts FOAs include contact names for program, review and grants management staff.Institute websites have org charts or contact lists so to help you find a name. www.nih.govRePORTER provides the NIH program official’s name for funded projects. projectreporter.nih.gov Use the NIH Staff Directory if you already have a name ned.nih.gov
66. www.nih.govNIH Home page
67. Bookmark your favorite Institute!www.nih.gov/icd Central institute, center and office info
68. #10: Final Pieces of Advice?You will be successful
69. RememberDo your researchUnderstand the NIH process, policies, & expectationsBuild supportLearn who can help you at your institutionReach outContact usStay connected and monitor what is happening at NIH
70. Make the most of this conference!Ask questions Get answers Make connections.
71. Megan ColumbusDirector, Division of Communiction and Outreach, NIH Office of Extramural ResearchandNIH Program Manager for Electronic submission of grant applications301-435-2496Megan.columbus@nih.govI am here for you, both during and after this conference, if you need help navigating NIH