NIH Resources

• NIH Reporter
  • This is a public, searchable database that allows users to query current and past funded NIH research via a wide variety of data elements. This can be used to find NIH program staff, projects like yours, and even potential collaborators.
  • RDU flyer on NIH Reporter
• Assisted Referral Tool and other NIH sites flyer
• Center for Scientific Review: Find a Study Section – Master directory of all study review sections (integrated review groups, special emphasis panels, standing, etc.). The Rosters & Meetings resource shows who served on past study panels and can help clarify the expertise represented.
• The Role of the NIH Program Officer-NIH Extramural Nexus: Program Officials (POs) in the NIH institutes/centers (ICs) serve as your scientific and programmatic contacts. This post clarifies what POs can and can’t do, how to identify the correct PO, and tips to reaching out to a PO.
• NIH Peer Review Revealed: This video provides a front-row seat to a NIH peer review meeting. Real scientists from the scientific community review fictional but realistic grant applications for scientific merit.
• 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.

• NIH Early Stage Investigator Policies: This page provides information on the NIH Next Generation Researchers Initiative policies that support early-stage investigators (ESIs).

• NIH ESI Extension Request: policy and guidance and FAQs
• NIH Research Career Development Awards: K Series Funding Announcements (FoAs)
• NIH Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program: The program aims to help early career scientists become more competitive as grant applicants through first-hand experience with peer review and to enrich and diversify CSR’s pool of trained reviewers.

• On May 15, 2024, NIH hosted the NIH Grants Process: A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners workshop. Review the resources, including the slide deck and workshop recording.
• The 2022-2023 NIH Grants Conference & PreCon Events Season is over, but the opportunity to learn from it isn't. Explore the recordings, slide sets, and transcripts. If you have questions, check out the FAQs and other resources on the NIH Grants & Funding site. Still need assistance? NIH’s Help page will direct you to the appropriate contact.
  • The recordings and slide sets from previous NIH conferences are also available.
    • 2021 NIH Virtual Seminar Presentation Materials
    • 2020 NIH Virtual Seminar Presentation Materials
• NIGMS, in Fall 2022, held a three-part webinar series designed for faculty and sponsored programs/ research development personnel at institutions building research and research training capacity. Explore the recordings and slide sets.
• NIH also provides a myriad of additional videos on the NIH YouTube Channel

NIH released a new Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective Jan. 25, 2023, which requires the submission of a Data Management and Sharing Plan as part of all proposals for research that will generate scientific data. The NIH expects that the data generated will be shared broadly at the conclusion of the research.

The following resources are available now for developing your plan:

• UCI Libraries has a wealth of resources on their page including the DMPTool and is available for 1:1 consultations.
• Learn more about this new NIH policy and read the FAQs.
• NIH released sample DMS plans and information on how to budget for this new requirement.
• The NIH held a two-part webinar series. View the recordings and slide decks here.
• The UCISOM Office of Research held an informational webinar on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. View the recording and slides.
• The UCI Office of Research (OR) held an informational webinar on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. View the recording. The OR also released human subjects research consent language for the DMS policy.

The School of Medicine Office of Research holds informational webinars covering various topics.

• NIH P & U mechanism
• NIH Biosketch
• NIH S10 mechanism
• NIH DP2 mechanism

View Past Webinars