The Office of Extramural Research (OER) talks to NIH staff members about the ins and outs of NIH funding. Designed for investigators, fellows, students, research administrators, and others just curious about the application and award process, we provide insights on grant topics from those who live and breathe the information. Episodes are available as mp3s for download here, via iTunes, or via RSS feed. Information on RSS and Podcasts
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...preparing to apply?
...developing a successful grant application?
...advice for new and early-career scientists?
...submitting your application?
...NIH Peer Review?
...post-award activities and requirements?
...special programs?
Preparing to Apply
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Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs) | MP3 | January 31, 2020 | 11 min | Transcript |
Using RePORT Web Tools Throughout the Grants Process | MP3 | March 15, 2019 | 12 min | Transcript |
Who Should I Contact at NIH? - Part 1 of 4: Roles of NIH Staff and How They Work Together | MP3 | March 28, 2013 | 8 min | Transcript |
Who Should I Contact at NIH? - Part 2 of 4: Finding a Funding Opportunity and Developing Your Application. | MP3 | March 28, 2013 | 9 min | Transcript |
Deciphering Funding Opportunity Alphabet Soup | MP3 | January 7, 2011 | 12 min | Transcript |
Due Dates, Cycles and Award Dates Oh My! | MP3 | December 20, 2010 | 13 min | Transcript |
Developing a Successful Grant Application
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Considering Alternatives to Animals | MP3 | November 13, 2020 | 19 min | Transcript |
Human Subjects Protection and Monitoring Plans | MP3 | October 29, 2020 | 10 min | Transcript |
Am I doing Human Subjects Research | MP3 | August 28, 2020 | 13 min | Transcript |
Letters of Support | MP3 | September 23, 2019 | 8 min | Transcript |
Writing a Fellowship Application | MP3 | July 01, 2019 | 11 min | Transcript |
Rigor and Reproducibility in Your Grant Application | MP3 | December 12, 2018 | 10 min | Transcript |
NIH’s Inclusion Across the Lifespan Policy | MP3 | August 6, 2018 | 8 min | Transcript |
Using the PHS Assignment Request Form | MP3 | June 28, 2016 | 8 min | Transcript |
Writing Your Vertebrate Animal Section | MP3 | April 04, 2016 | 11 min | Transcript |
NIH's Biosketch Requirements | MP3 | March 24, 2015 | 6 min | Transcript |
Using SciENcv to Create an NIH Biosketch | MP3 | March 24, 2015 | 10 min | Transcript |
Information and Advice for Preparing an AREA Application | MP3 | January 20, 2012 | 12 min | Transcript |
Assembling the Right Team | MP3 | September 19, 2011 | 11 min | Transcript |
Sharing in the Research Sandbox: Writing Your Data Sharing Plan | MP3 | May 19, 2011 | 6 min | Transcript |
Budget Basics | MP3 | April 15, 2011 | 14 min | Transcript |
Including Women, Children, and Minorities in Clinical Research | MP3 | April 6, 2011 | 14 min | Transcript |
Telling Your Story | MP3 | March 7, 2011 | 14 min | Transcript |
Using Plain Language for Application Titles, Abstracts and Public Health Relevance Statements | MP3 | August 13, 2010 | 8 min | Transcript |
Grant Writing for New Investigators | MP3 | April 30, 2010 | 16 min | Transcript |
Advice For New and Early Career Scientists
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Enhance Your Research Capabilities through an Independent Career Award | MP3 | July 29, 2010 | 15 min | Transcript |
Training and Career Opportunities in NIH's Intramural Research Program | MP3 | July 16, 2010 | 15 min | Transcript |
Graduate Students Considering a Postdoc | MP3 | July 2, 2010 | 9 min | Transcript |
Using Career Development Awards to Achieve Independence | MP3 | June 21, 2010 | 12 min | Transcript |
Postdocs Thinking About Independence | MP3 | June 4, 2010 | 19 min | Transcript |
Jump Starting Your Research Program for New Faculty Members | MP3 | May 20, 2010 | 19 min | Transcript |
Considerations for Early Stage Investigators | MP3 | April 16, 2010 | 16 min | Transcript |
Submitting Your Application
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Cover Letters and their Appropriate Use | MP3 | March 30, 2018 | 7 min | Transcript |
Why it’s so Important to Submit Applications Early | MP3 | December 29, 2017 | 9 min | Transcript |
Changes to the NIH Appendix Policy for 2018 | MP3 | December 29, 2017 | 5 min | Transcript |
Understanding the Definition of a Clinical Trial and What That Means for You | MP3 | October 17, 2017 | 12 min | Transcript |
NIH’s Post Application Submission Policy | MP3 | April 28, 2017 | 8 min | Transcript |
A look at NIH's Appendix Policy | MP3 | April 28, 2017 | 8 min | Transcript |
Using the PHS Assignment Request Form | MP3 | June 28, 2016 | 8 min | Transcript |
Who Should I Contact at NIH? - Part 3 of 4: Application Submission through Review | MP3 | April 30, 2013 | 10 min | Transcript |
Submitting Just in Time Information | MP3 | October 25, 2011 | 4 min | Transcript |
Due Dates, Cycles and Award Dates Oh My! | MP3 | December 20, 2010 | 13 min | Transcript |
NIH Peer Review
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Managing Conflicts of Interest in Peer Review | MP3 | October 25, 2019 | 8 min | Transcript |
Maintaining Confidentiality in Peer Review | MP3 | April 09, 2019 | 12 min | Transcript |
NIH Advisory Councils | MP3 | July 05, 2018 | 10 min | Transcript |
Who Should I Contact at NIH? - Part 3 of 4: Application Submission through Review | MP3 | April 30, 2013 | 10 min | Transcript |
Appealing Your Review | MP3 | July 26, 2011 | 10 min | Transcript |
Selecting Study Section Reviewers | MP3 | July 6, 2011 | 10 min | Transcript |
Why Are Budgets Cut? | MP3 | June 10, 2011 | 12 min | Transcript |
Summary Statement Basics | MP3 | October 20, 2010 | 10 min | Transcript |
Scoring Your Application | MP3 | September 24, 2010 | 15 min | Transcript |
The Ins and Outs of a Study Section Meeting | MP3 | September 10, 2010 | 15 min | Transcript |
Who Receives Your Grant Application and What Do They Do With It? | MP3 | August 27, 2010 | 20 min | Transcript |
Post-Award Activities & Requirements
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Research Misconduct | MP3 | September 14, 2020 | 16 min | Transcript |
Invention Reporting and Patent Protections for Grantees | MP3 | July 7, 2020 | 18 min | Transcript |
Certificates of Confidentiality | MP3 | January 6, 2020 | 12 min | Transcript |
Using RePORT Web Tools Throughout the Grants Process | MP3 | March 15, 2019 | 12 min | Transcript |
Reporting the Results of Valid Analyses | MP3 | August 6, 2018 | 7 min | Transcript |
Expiring Appropriations: NIH Grants Policy Update | MP3 | June 28, 2018 | 9 min | Transcript |
How Does NIH Protect Your Privacy? | MP3 | May 22, 2018 | 7 min | Transcript |
Understanding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) | MP3 | May 24, 2016 | 18 min | Transcript |
What Administrators Need to Know About Financial Closeout of Grants | MP3 | February 26, 2016 | 10 min | Transcript |
Who Should I Contact at NIH? - Part 4 of 4: Life After Peer Review | MP3 | April 30, 2013 | 9 min | Transcript |
NIH's Inclusion Policy: Understanding Race and Ethnicity | MP3 | July 26, 2013 | 7 min | Transcript |
Understanding the NIH Public Access Policy | MP3 | January 23, 2013 | 11 min | Transcript |
Using MyNCBI to Manage NIH Public Access Policy Compliance | MP3 | January 23, 2013 | 11 min | Transcript |
Using the Public Access Compliance Monitor Tool | MP3 | January 23, 2013 | 10 min | Transcript |
Submitting the Federal Financial Report (FFR) | MP3 | August 23, 2012 | 6 min | Transcript |
Taking Your Grant with You When You Move | MP3 | March 28, 2012 | 6 min | Transcript |
Submitting Supplement Requests Electronically | MP3 | February 14, 2012 | 5 min | Transcript |
Sharing in the Research Sandbox: Writing Your Data Sharing Plan | MP3 | May 19, 2011 | 10 min | Transcript |
Including Women, Children, and Minorities in Clinical Research | MP3 | April 6, 2011 | 14 min | Transcript |
Human Subjects Risk and Protection | MP3 | March 22, 2011 | 12 min | Transcript |
Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research | MP3 | December 3, 2010 | 6 min | Transcript |
Special Programs
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All About Contracts | MP3 | May 11, 2020 | 15 min | Transcript |
NIH’s Interest in Diversity and Diversity Supplement Programs | MP3 | February 18, 2020 | 11 min | Transcript |
Increasing Diversity in NIH Small Business Programs | MP3 | February 5, 2019 | 16 min | Transcript |
Preparing for Private Investment | MP3 | October 16, 2018 | 13 min | Transcript |
NIH’s Loan Repayment Programs | MP3 | September 27, 2016 | 10 min | Transcript |
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