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Checklist for FCOI Policy Development Now Available
May 10, 2012

The NIH has developed and posted a checklist to assist Institutions as they implement the requirements of the 2011 revised Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) regulation for NIH grants and cooperative agreements.  This checklist may be utilized as a resource when developing, revising or reviewing an Institution’s FCOI policy to determine compliance with all regulatory requirements. This document may be accessed on the Office of Extramural Research, FCOI Web Page under “Resources” at:  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/coi/index.htm.  More information available in NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-12-103.



Bioethics Research Opportunities
May 4, 2012

Funding Opportunity Announcements for Bioethics Research have been published in the NIH GUIDE.  For FAQs and more, check out http://oba.od.nih.gov/policy/research_policies.html.

NIH & HHS Share Grants Expertise at Upcoming NIH Regional Seminars
March 14, 2012

Registration is now open for the 2012 NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding & Grants Administration!  Held only twice each year, the 2012 locations include Indianapolis, IN (April 16-18) and Washington, DC (June 20-22).  Approximately 35 NIH & HHS program, review, and grants management experts provide sessions on the NIH grants process and special areas of interest, including research involving animals and/or humans, R15 AREA opportunities, Office of Research Integrity, and so much more.  Optional eRA hands-on computer workshops are offered on the day prior to the 2-day seminar.  Register soon for the best rates! For more information, see NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-12-082 and the NIH Regional Seminar website.



Registration Opens for 14th Annual SBIR/STTR Conference
March 14, 2012

Attention small business research community! The 14th Annual NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference will be held May 30-June 1, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Registration is now open for this year's conference, "The Changing Face of SBIR/STTR."  During the 2 day conference, presentations will be offered by NIH program staff and other experts, a poster session will provide examples of NIH-funded SBIR and STTR projects, exhibits, and opportunities for one-on-one meetings can be scheduled with staff representing several NIH institutes and centers. An optional 3rd day will provide information on SBIR/STTR programs at other agencies.  For more information, see the conference website at http://nih.kysbir.com/ Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer.



Pilot Program underway for E-submission of Administrative Supplements
February 24, 2012

The pilot program for Electronic Submission of Administrative Supplements is underway. Launched in February 2012, the program helps to simplify the application process and reduce the burden on grantees. In addition, it meets the NIH and federal-wide goal for increasing electronic grant processes.

For further information, refer to the NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-12-024.

NIH Grants Workshop Opens Registration
January 30, 2012

The 2012 NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration will be held in Indianapolis, IN (April 16-18) and Washington, DC (June 20-22). Registration is OPEN for the first seminar in Indianapolis, while the D.C. registration is expected to open in mid-February. Register early to take advantage of reduced rates for the seminar and the hotel. Held only twice each year, participants at an NIH Regional Seminar experience an unparalleled opportunity to gain a better perspective of NIH policies and programs, network with peers, gather helpful NIH contacts, and to return to the office or lab with inside information, resources, and tools to assist in obtaining and managing NIH awards. For more information, see NOT-OD-12-040.

FCOI Webinar Archive & Slides Now Available!
December 14, 2011

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offered a live webinar titled, What NIH Grantees Need to Know About the 2011 Revised Financial Conflict of Interest Regulation. Investigators and administrators are encouraged to watch the newly posted archive of this event and view the PPT slides on the topic of the 2011 Revised Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) regulation (42 CFR Part 50 Subpart F, Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for Which PHS Funding is Sought). This webinar, sponsored by the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER), focused on requirements as they relate to NIH-funded grants and cooperative agreements

Links to the archive and slides are available on OER’s Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Page.




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