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Office of Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health Extramural Nexus
  January 2009
New Resources
2009 NIH Regional Seminars Offer Unparalleled Learning & Networking Opportunity

What is a NIH Regional Seminar?
Held twice a year, the NIH Regional Seminars provide you with an opportunity to meet and hear from approximately 25 NIH policy officials, grants management and program staff representing various Institutes and/or Centers, as well as representatives from the Office for Human Research Protections, Office of Research Integrity, Loan Repayment Program (LRP), the SBIR/STTR program, and more. Under one roof and over two days, experts in NIH grants policy and process share a broad array of expertise and insight at an event you won’t find anywhere else – without coming to the NIH campus, of course! In addition, you’ll receive the most current information on submitting an application electronically and how to effectively utilize the eRA Commons. If that’s not enough, sign up for the optional eRA Computer Workshops for hands-on training by eRA experts.

Who Attends?
If you are an administrator or investigator new to the NIH grants process or have limited experience - then this seminar is for you. If you’re a post doc or graduate student interested in learning about NIH programs, and ready to receive tips and resources directly from NIH – then this seminar is for you. If you have experience with NIH grants but are looking for the latest changes to elements of the NIH Grants Process, as well as the opportunity to network with others in your field and NIH/HHS experts – then this seminar is for you.

Where, When, & How Do I Register?
Atlanta, Georgia -
Wednesday, April 15: eRA Hands-On Computer Workshops – (limited availability)
Thursday, April 16 & Friday, April 17: 2-Day Regional Seminar
Registration: (Register Today!)
*Co-hosted by Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology

Las Vegas, Nevada -
Wednesday, June 24: eRA Hands-On Computer Workshops
Thursday, June 25 & Friday, June 26: 2-Day Regional Seminar
Registration: (Registration opens in February.)
*Co-ambassadors are the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno

Additional Information?
NIH Guide Notice
NIH Regional Seminar home page

A sample of new sessions for 2009 include Early Stage Investigators (ESI) and the AREA (R15) Program. Additional networking opportunities this year will provide you the chance to share ideas with other attendees. We hope to see you there!


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