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Using AI in Peer Review Is a Breach of Confidentiality
By Mike Lauer, Stephanie Constant and Amy Wernimont
Reviewers are trusted and required to maintain confidentiality throughout the application review process. Thus, using AI to assist in peer review would involve a breach of confidentiality. In a recently released guide notice, we explain that NIH scientific peer reviewers are prohibited from using natural language processors, large language models, or other generative AI technologies for analyzing and formulating peer review critiques for grant applications and R&D contract proposals.
More Early Stage Investigators Supported in FY 2022
By Mike Lauer
Over the past two years, we supported 1,412 early stage investigators (ESIs) in fiscal year (FY) 2020 and 1,513 in FY 2021, which were both all-time highs. These ESIs were first-time Principal Investigators (PIs) designated on type 1 (new) R01-equivalent awards. Today, we are pleased to announce that even more ESIs were supported in FY 2022 as part of our continued Next Generation Researchers Initiative (NGRI) efforts.
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The Modernized ClinicalTrials.gov Website Is Here
The modernized ClinicalTrials.gov website has an updated design that is visually appealing and easy to read.
Request for Information on Catalyzing the Development and Use of Novel Alternative Methods to Advance Biomedical Research
At the recent Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD), one of NIH’s newest ACD working groups looking at the issue of Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) presented a status update. NIH has published a request for information (RFI) to help inform the ACD working group’s deliberations.
OLAW Publishes Final Guidance on Flexibilities for Conducting Semiannual Program Review
The NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) has provided flexibilities that are available to IACUCs when conducting semiannual program review.
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NIH All About Grants Podcast: What Researchers and Recipients Should Know About ClinicalTrials.gov
What should researchers and recipients be aware of regarding ClinicalTrials.gov as it relates to reporting NIH grant-funded trials? Join us for this episode of the NIH All About Grants podcast to hear from Dr. Anna Fine, the Acting Director of ClinicalTrials.gov.
Find Your Fit at NIH: Funding Programs by Career Stage
Thinking about a career in research or wondering how to move forward in your journey to becoming an independent researcher? Explore this new interactive infographic to get to know the different programs by career stage, learn useful tips, and better understand the lingo of NIH funding.
Tips Before You Submit
Administrative Supplements for Diversity, Re-entry, and Continuity
Many NIH recipients are aware that funds may be available for administrative supplements to address impacts to research following severe weather or other unforeseen events. Fewer recipients, however, are aware of these other administrative supplement programs to support research within the scope and timeline of a current award.
Tool Tip: Find the Help You Need to Navigate eRA Systems
Did you know that if you click on the question mark on any eRA module screen, it connects to the online help topic for that screen? There are also other resources available for each module.
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Will I Lose Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Status If…?
Are you an Early Stage Investigator (ESI) wondering about your status? We have resources to help!
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