- Research Advocates Learn How Peer Review Works
When: November 7, 2005
Where: Washington, DC
Institute: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)In an effort to clarify the mystifying process of how grants are approved and funded at the NIH, NICHD staff developed and presented an interactive seminar on peer review for members of the Friends of NICHD.
The presentation was held at the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC, in conjunction with the twice-annual meeting of the Friends of NICHD, a coalition of advocacy organizations that supports the work of NICHD. In addition to an overview of the approval process and explanation of the varying roles in review, more than 35 attendees participated in a mock review session, scoring and voting on a grant application.
Next Steps
For further information about the Friends of NICHD or the workshop, contact Lisa Kaeser, Office of Program and Public Liaison, NICHD, at kaeserl@mail.nih.gov or (301) 496-0536.
- Web Forum Launched for Schizophrenia Researchers
Institute: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)Do you know about the latest research findings on schizophrenia, a mysterious and disabling brain disorder that affects one percent of the population? You can find out if you log on to the newly launched Schizophrenia Research Forum, an interactive Web site designed to promote collaboration in the search for the causes, treatments, and understanding of schizophrenia.
The Web site includes original news stories, interviews with scientists, and tools for researchers. It was created by the National Association for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression and NIMH. Though the material is geared toward researchers, we welcome other visitors—people with mental illnesses, their families, the media, and anyone else who needs accurate and up-to-date information on research into schizophrenia.
Next Steps
You can participate in the Schizophrenia Research Forum by visiting www.schizophreniaforum.org.