Navigating the Changes to the NIH Application Instructions Navigating the Changes to the NIH Application Instructions EFFECTIVE JANUARY 25, 2010.

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Navigating the Changes to the NIH Application Instructions Navigating the Changes to the NIH Application Instructions EFFECTIVE JANUARY 25, 2010

Why the Change? To Enhance NIH Peer Review ► Align the structure and content of the forms with review criteria  To focus the applicants and reviewers on the same elements  To help ensure a more efficient and transparent review process ► Identify and encourage new and early stage investigators  New Investigator checkbox removed from PHS 398 Face Page (paper) and PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement (electronic) ► Streamline time to award ► Fund the best science, by the best scientists, with the least amount of administrative burden

Overview of the Changes ► Research Plan ► Biographical Sketch ► Facilities and Other Resources

Research Plan Shorter Page Limits Current Page Limit New Page Limit <25 (e.g R21, R03)6 25 (e.g. R01)12 New page limits are applicable to ALL New, Renewal, Resubmission, and Revision applications, unless otherwise stated in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).

New Structured Research Plan 1. Intro to Application (Resubmission/Revision only) 2. Specific Aims – 1 page limit 3. Research Strategy – R21=6 pages, R01=12 pages a.Significance b.Innovation c.Approach ► Prelim Studies for new applications ► Progress Report for renewal/revisions

New Research Strategy Section S tructure of research narrative changed to match new review criteria Current Application New Application Background and Significance Research Strategy a. Significance b. Innovation c. Approach Preliminary Studies for New ApplicationsPreliminary Studies for New Applications Progress Report for Renewal/RevisionProgress Report for Renewal/Revision Research Design and Methods Preliminary Studies/Progress Report

New Research Strategy Preparation ► A single PDF attachment for the Research Strategy (previously 3 separate files) increases applicant control over the look and feel of the application.  Simplified preparation for the applicant  Easier reading for reviewers  Electronic validation of page limits for Research Strategy in one file

New Order of Research Plan Section

Research Strategy - Significance ► Explain importance of problem or critical barrier to progress in field. ► Explain how project will improve scientific knowledge, technical capability, clinical practice in one or more broad fields. ► Describe how concepts, methods, etc. that drive this field will be changed if aims achieved.

Research Strategy - Innovation ► Explain how application challenges and seeks to change current research or clinical practice paradigms. ► Describe novel concepts, approaches, methodologies, instrumentation or interventions to be developed or used. ► Explain refinements, improvements, or new applications of theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions.

Research Strategy - Approach ► Describe overall strategy, methodologies, and analyses proposed in specific aims. ► Discuss potential problems, alternative strategies, and benchmarks for success. ► If in early stages, describe strategy to establish feasibility, management of high risk aspects. ► Point out any hazardous procedures, materials. ► For new applications, include Preliminary Studies as part of Approach. ► For renewal/revision applications, provide a Progress Report as part of Approach.

Facilities & Other Resources Section ► Scientific Environment – Describe how the scientific environment will contribute to the probability of success of the project, and unique features of the environment.  Discuss ways in which the proposed studies will benefit from unique features of the scientific environment or subject population or will employ useful collaborative arrangement.

Facilities & Other Resources Section ► Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) – will require the institutional investment in the success of the investigator.  e.g. classes, travel, training, collegial support, administrative support, and financial support. ► Definition of Early Stage Investigator (ESI): Within 10 years of completing their terminal research degree or within ten years of completing their medical residency.

Facilities & Other Resources Section ► Biohazards or Other Potentially Dangerous Substances – describe any special facilities used for working with these substances.

Biographical Sketch Changes ► Section A - A new Personal Statement will be incorporated.  This will change the parts formerly called A, B, and C, to Parts B, C, and D.  Briefly describe why your experience and qualifications make you particularly well-suited for your role (e.g. PD/PI, collaborator, mentor, etc.) in the project that is the subject of the application. Therefore, Biosketch may have to be revised for EVERY proposal submission depending on your role on the project.

Biographical Sketch Changes ► Section B (formerly Section A)  Positions and Honors ► Section C (formerly Section B)  Publications (suggest limiting to 15 selected peer- reviewed pubs). ► Choose 15 based on recency, importance to field, and/or relevance to proposed research. ► Be sure to include the PMCID # where applicable! ► Section D (formerly Section C)  Research Support Ongoing and Completed – No change to instructions.

New Page Limitations unless the FAO specifies otherwise

Important Links ► NIH Notice, NOT-OD-149, regarding the restructured application forms and instructions. NOT-OD-149 ► NIH website for Enhancing Peer Review. Enhancing Peer ReviewEnhancing Peer Review ► NIH FAQs on application enhancements, peer review, scoring, new investigators/ESIs, etc. NIH FAQs NIH FAQs ► New NIH Forms & Applications. Forms & ApplicationsForms & Applications ► New NIH Biosketch SAMPLE, with an example of the Personal Statement. NIH Biosketch SAMPLENIH Biosketch SAMPLE ► NIH New and Early Stage Investigator Policies. New and Early Stage Investigator PoliciesNew and Early Stage Investigator Policies ► DOM info on NIH Public Access Policy. NIH Public Access PolicyNIH Public Access Policy

Steps for Success ► Read the new instructions thoroughly and carefully to ensure successful preparation and submission. ► Submit EARLY for the February and March deadline to allow enough time to make any required corrections prior to proposal submission.

DOM DRA 3-Day Policy ► Reminder: All Grants.gov/Cayuse proposals are required to be submitted to the Department of Medicine’s Departmental Research Associate (DOM DRA) at least 3 business days PRIOR to the federal agency deadline.