From: Update from the NIH Office of Extramural Research to the external biomedical research community. EXTRAMURALNEXUS@LIST.NIH.GOV On Behalf Of NIH Extramural Nexus (NIH/OD)
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:55 PM
To: EXTRAMURALNEXUS@LIST.NIH.GOV
Subject: NIH Update: Analysis of Career Development Awards, Career Options for PhDs, and a New Funding Opportunity
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Rock Talk
PhD Production and Career Opportunities: More Fuel for Thought in Providing Us Your Input
September 29, 2011
I recently came across an interesting article by Fuhrmann et al. that talks about the range of career options that eventually attract graduate students. Continue reading
September 27, 2011
I hope you saw all the great attention our sister agency the National Science Foundation received this week. Continue reading
Have Big, Bold Ideas? This Program May Be for You!
September 23, 2011
I wanted to let you know about a relatively new program. The NIH Director’s Transformative Research Awards fund big, bold, paradigm-shifting science. Continue reading
Help NIH Bring Hands-On Science into K-12 Classrooms
September 19, 2011
Science literacy has grown among the adult citizenry of the United States during the past couple decades, and we need to continue this positive trend. Continue reading
Fostering the Next Generation of Researchers
September 13, 2011
It’s been awhile since I’ve presented some data, so I wanted to point you to a study that we just put up on our website. Continue reading
Presidential Award for Mentoring
September 2, 2011
I am pleased that the White House has re-announced the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. Continue reading
Top Stories
Multiple Investigator Policy Revised
Changes to the leadership team now allowed mid-award. Continue reading
Comment Period Extended for Proposed Human Subjects Regulations
The deadline for comments extended to October 26, 2011. Continue reading
OER staff members will be attending many of the upcoming professional meetings. Continue reading
Use eRA Commons for No-Cost Extensions
Beginning October 1, institutions must use eRA Commons for submitting no-cost extension notifications. Continue reading
New Resources
Financial Conflict of Interest: Updated FAQs
How do changes in the financial conflict of interest policy affect you? Continue reading
If you are new to NIH, take a look at this video for an overview of what happens to your grant application once it comes in the door. Continue reading
The NIH intramural research program has a new website. Continue reading
Assembling the Right Team for Your Project
Determine the appropriate roles for the key people working on your project. Continue reading
You Ask, We Answer
How Will the Revised Multiple Investigator Policy Impact My New Investigator Status?
Calendar
October 10, 2011 (Columbus Day): NIH Closed
NIH (including help desks) will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2011 in observance of Columbus Day. Continue reading

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