This seminar, taking place from October 27-30, will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the NIH grants process, programs, and policies – straight from the experts.
The 2020 NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration will take place from October 27-30, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET each day. While NIH has hosted Regional Seminars in the past, this year’s event expands the programming over four days in a virtual environment. Designed for those who are new to the NIH grants process, attendees will be able to connect directly with program staff. This event is intended to help demystify the application and review process, clarify federal regulations and policies, and highlight current areas of special interest or concern. This year’s seminar will kick-off with a keynote from Dr. Michael Lauer, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, and will include three tracks of sessions containing live and on-demand videos, live chats with NIH and HHS experts on grants and policies, and downloadable resources to reuse and/or share with others at your institution(s). And for those who are well-versed in the NIH grants process, a few sessions will be focused on in-depth policies and processes. Registrants will have access to the Exhibit Halls beginning at 12:00 PM each day, as well as after-hours conversations beginning at 5:00 PM each day (all times Eastern).
If you are interested in learning more about the NIH BRAIN Initiative at the event, BRAIN will have a booth in the Exhibit Hall. There, you will be able to find resources and tools to help you succeed in working with NIH. The booth will include files, videos, and websites that provide information on program overviews, strategic plans and goals, scientific priorities and future directions, funding opportunities, and job opportunities along with other ways to get involved. Additionally, BRAIN staff (including program directors, program officers, as well as communications and policy staff) will host live Slack chats over the course of the seminar. These live chats will allow you to bring your questions and learn more about programs, initiatives, and resources across NIH.
To learn more and to register, please visit the seminar website. If you are unable to attend, all presentations will be available on the NIH Grants YouTube channel by November 20. Hope to “see” you there!