Weekly Update from DRCB/NIGMS | Issue 160, 11/27/2023

NIH Funding Opportunity and/or Policy Announcements  

  1. The SuRE Resource Center is now accepting applications for the OSP Seed Grant through Dec. 15. Apply here.
  2. Change to Foreign Institution Eligibility in CTR-N Award (NOT-GM-24-009).

Upcoming Events

  1. Pre-Application Webinar for C06 Research Facilities Construction Grants, December 1, 1:00-3:00 pm ET. See more information here.
  2. PRIM&R Workshop: Models of Tribal Research Governance and Ethical Oversight, December 3, Washington DC. See more information and register here
  3. Technical Assistance Webinar for CTSA Program: Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration Award, December 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET. See more information here.
  4. Informational Webinar for NIGMS Predoctoral Basic Biomedical Sciences Research T32 Program, December 4, 1:30-3:00 pm ET. See more information here.
  5. Informational Webinar: Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health, January 25, 1:00 pm ET. See more information and register here.
  6. Save the date: NISBRE biennial conference, June 16-20, 2024. Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C. More Information to follow.
  7. Save the date: SuRE biennial conference, July 23-24, 2024.​ Natcher Conference Center, NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD.  More Information to follow.

Reports/News/Program Messages 

  1. Extramural NEXUS: New Workflow to Check if the Single IRB Requirements Apply. Note: The sIRB is for a multi-site study where each site conducts the protocol under the control of a local site PI and the site is administratively distinct. The sIRB is not required for a single-site study that involves several locations if only one site conducts and coordinates the protocol.
  2. NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog: A Primer on NIGMS Research Capacity Building Opportunities.