Resources for Investigators Submitting Research Grant Applications

Table of Contents

1. General NIH Resources
2. Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) References and Resources
3. Social Media
4. Contacts

I. General NIH Resources

NIH Mission & Goals
https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/mission-goals

NIH Guide: NIH Policies, Notices, and FOAs
https://grants.nih.gov/funding/searchguide/index.html#/

NIH Grants Policy Statement
Policy requirements that serve as the terms and conditions of NIH grant awards.
https://grants.nih.gov/funding/searchguide/index.html#/

NIH Application Due Dates
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/due-dates-and-submission-policies/due-dates.htm

Deciphering NIH Application/Grant Numbers
https://era.nih.gov/files/Deciphering_NIH_Application.pdf

Glossary of NIH Terms
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm

NIH Clinical Trials
https://osp.od.nih.gov/clinical-research/clinical-trials/
https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you/researchers-trial-sites

Glossary of NIH Terms
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm

NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
https://olaw.nih.gov/guidance/vertebrate-animal-section.htm

NIH Rigor and Reproducibility, Biological Variables, and Authentication
Includes links to guidance and infographics that explain what is expected for applications
https://grants.nih.gov/policy/reproducibility/index.htm

NIH Data Sharing Policies
Includes details on new policies that will be effective January 2023
https://grants.nih.gov/policy/sharing.htm

NIH Peer Review: “Live” Mock Study Section
https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2021/02/23/ever-wondered-what-happens-during-the-scientific-review-of-an-nih-grant-application/
YouTube Link to “Live” Mock Study Section
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx6qO8z9swQ

NIH Reporter (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools)
Reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities, including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH supported research.
https://projectreporter.nih.gov/

Matchmaker & Assisted Referral Tool (ART)
Find your match: Enter abstracts or other scientific text to find potential Program Officials, ICs, and review panels for your research.
https://reporter.nih.gov/matchmaker
https://art.csr.nih.gov/ART/

Early Stage Investigator Program Overview (eRA)
Includes definition of ESI and details about extension requests, etc.
https://grants.nih.gov/policy/early-investigators/index.htm

Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant
(not all ICs are participating – please check the FOA for eligibility and ICs signed on)
https://grants.nih.gov/funding/katz-esi-r01.htm

NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (DP2)
https://commonfund.nih.gov/newinnovator

NIAID Sample Applications & More
https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/sample-applications
 

II. Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) References and Resources

About the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
https://ods.od.nih.gov/About/MissionOriginMandate.aspx

ODS Grants and Funding Information
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Funding/grantsandfunding.aspx 

On the Importance of Natural Product Characterization and Integrity for Dietary Supplement Research
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Funding/ProductQualityResources.aspx 

ODS Analytical Methods and Reference Materials (AMRM) Program
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Research/AMRMProgramWebsite.aspx

ODS AMRM-Supported Reference Materials
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Research/AMRMReferenceMaterials.aspx

NIH Consortium Advancing Research on Botanicals and Other Natural Products
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Research/Dietary_Supplement_Research_Centers.aspx

Pilot Projects Increasing the Impact of NIH Centers for Advancing Research on Botanicals and Other Natural Products
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-228.html

CARBON Plants Studied Database
https://ods.od.nih.gov/Research/plantslist.aspx

ODS Seminar Series
https://events-support.com/Documents/ODS_Seminar_Series_2022_2023.pdf

ODS Health Information and Dietary Supplements Fact Sheets
https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/healthinformation.aspx
 

III. Social Media

NIH X (formerly Twitter)
Grants and funding news from the Office of Extramural Research: @NIHgrants
Feed of funding opportunities from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: @NIHFunding
NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare: @NIH_OLAW

Extramural Nexus
Includes the Open Mike Blog from Dr. Michael Lauer - NIH's Deputy Director for Extramural Research
https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/category/blog/

ODS LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nih-office-of-dietary-supplements-ods/
 

IV. Contacts 

Barbara C. Sorkin, Ph.D.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/About/Barbara_Sorkin.aspx
[email protected]

Adam J. Kuszak, Ph.D.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/About/Adam_Kuszak.aspx
[email protected]