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Behavioral Codes of Conduct for NIH Award Recipients
By Mike Lauer
We are pleased to announce that the NIH Grants Policy Statement was recently updated, replacing the December 2021 version as standard terms and conditions of award. Consistent with longstanding federal regulations, institutions receiving NIH support will now be required to have internal controls to assure compliance with terms and conditions of award. These internal controls include behavioral codes of conduct to assure safe and healthful working conditions for their employees and foster work environments conducive to high-quality research.
2022: A Year in Review
By Mike Lauer
Just like in previous years, Dr. Michael Lauer, Deputy Director for Extramural Research at NIH, virtually sat down with Dr. David Kosub, from our communications group, to reflect on 2022 and what is in store for 2023. Please join us for this brief conversation and share your thoughts.
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3 Ways to Prepare for the 2023 NIH Grants Conference
The NIH Grants Conference is just around the corner (February 1-2), but there’s plenty to do on the conference site now! This event is absolutely free, so register today. Once registered, visit the site and use our nifty tool to build your own personalized agenda, get a jump on viewing on-demand resources ahead of the conference, or explore the Exhibit Hall and make a plan to engage with staff from the NIH Institutes and programs during the conference.
DMS Plan Tip: Leave the Hypertext at Home
As you develop your Data Management and Sharing Plans, make sure you do not include hypertext (e.g., hyperlinks and URLs) in the DMS Plan attachment. Our hyperlink policy applies to DMS Plans as well, and NIH may withdraw your application from consideration if you include them.
New Resources
Sample DMS Plans To Get You Started
Working on your Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan? Check out our expanded selection of sample DMS Plans for inspiration!
NIH All About Grants Podcast – Application Preparation Timelines
This NIH All About Grants podcast episode walks through the timelines you should keep in mind when preparing an NIH grant application.
New Overview Video for Status Screens for SOs and PIs
The updated Status Screen Overview (SO & PD/PI) video demonstrates the differences between the status screens used by the Signing Official (SO) and the status screens used by the principal investigator (PI), along with its capabilities.
Your Questions on Human Subjects Research, Answered
If you’re conducting research with human subjects, you might have questions about HHS regulations and NIH policies and how you can prepare proposals and inclusion plans. HHS and NIH experts address many of these questions, along with resources, guidance, and case studies in a 2-part webinar series focused on Human Subjects Research Policies, Clinical Trials, and Inclusion.
Tips Before You Submit
Revisit Funding Opportunity Announcements Within 30 Days of the Due Date
Many NIH funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) have multiple due dates each year for up to three years. A lot can change over three years, so revisit your FOA within 30 days of your due date (pay extra attention to the Related Notices section) and you can ensure you are aware of the latest requirements before finalizing and submitting your application.
You Ask, We Answer
Does the DMS Policy Apply To Training Activities, Including Training Programs And Fellowship Programs?
No. The Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy does not apply to awards for Training Programs (e.g., Ts, D43) and Fellowship Programs (Fs); however, Research Career Programs (Ks) are subject to the DMS Policy.
Should Multiple DMS Plans Be Submitted With Each Application for Funding, Including Large, Multicomponent Awards?
No. The DMS Policy expects only one DMS Plan to be submitted with each application and does not expect separate Plans to be developed for individual projects under that application. In multicomponent applications, the DMS Plan must be in included in the Overall component.
Calendar
| Application Due Dates on/after Jan. 25 |
FORMS-H and Data Management & Sharing Policy Effective |
| Feb. 1-2 | Virtual NIH Grants Conference |
| Feb. 20 | NIH Closed for the Federal Holiday |
| Mar. 10 | Deadline for Comments on Proposed Revised Simplified Review Framework for NIH Research Project Grant Applications |