[Research] USDA/NIFA, NIH, NFS, and Upcoming Research Administrators INC Sessions (April/May/June)

Fri Feb 25 08:43:53 PST 2022

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USDA/NIFA WEBINAR: GRANT WRITING ESSENTIALS ON MARCH 2, 2022--PLEASE REGISTER

Colleagues,

NIFA staff will be hosting a webinar below on essentials for successful grant writing. Feel free to forward to colleagues that may be interested. Register at this link: Essentials for Successful Grant Writing Webinar | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (usda.gov)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnifa.usda.gov%2Fevent%2Fessentials-successful-grant-writing-webinar&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cfe5d0a1ac81c48f73a3708d9f6303992%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637811509240786438%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=V8n20xSSzUmdGuMOlwMDpfHksd78sZeDHBo5eoBAzWg%3D&reserved=0>

Grant Writing Essentials
Wednesday March 2, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Please plan to participate in a grant writing webinar on the essentials for successful grant writing to improve your chance at getting your grant applications funded. Common tips to "wow" reviewers, as well as common mistakes to avoid distracting reviewers will be shared. Great ideas, when well-articulated, can result in successfully getting your project funded.  Advanced planning and preparation are the keys to successful grant writing.

Presentation Topics:
General Session (11:00am-12:00pm): Grant Writing Tips for Success-Ten Things You Must Do

Breakout Sessions (12:00-1:00pm): At the end of the General Session participants will be able to choose between one of 4 sessions on the following programs or topics: Grant Opportunities, Finding Partners, Agricultural Food Research Initiative, Common Mistakes to Avoid.

Check out our NIFA events calendar at https://nifa.usda.gov/calendar for other events that may be of interest.

Sincerely,
Kellyann

Kellyann Jones-Jamtgaard, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Biological Sciences Specialist
Division of Community and Education
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Email address: Kellyann.JonesJamtgaard at usda.gov<mailto:Kellyann.JonesJamtgaard at usda.gov>
Cell Phone: 816-599-1916

Investing in Science | Securing our Future | www.nifa.usda.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nifa.usda.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce08b0648eabe45c02b1108d824327c27%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637299146529769669&sdata=AuWkexcakX42JXIimfs3P77gX36DsTQXDlEx%2BXUpilM%3D&reserved=0>

Would you like to serve as a NIFA peer-reviewer? Please fill out the form at: https://prs.nifa.usda.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprs.nifa.usda.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C76044ff3afe74e8393a808d961ba7ccc%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637648275846342861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mKJloXePbV0vBt6Frgg0PtyYx2Ri4ap7g6NkjKwaciY%3D&reserved=0>

OTHER AGENCY NEWS

NEW NIH ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT DIVERSITY MENTORSHIP

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) NOT-OD-22-057: Administrative Supplements to Recognize Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mentorship<https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-22-057.html> is part of the NIH commitment to enhancing mentorship within NIH-supported research, with an emphasis on scientists from underrepresented groups.  Proposals are due by April 7, 2022.

The supplement awards will provide up to $250,000.00 (direct costs), not to exceed the cost of the parent award, to grants supporting faculty members who have mentoring and/or mentorship as part of their existing awards and have demonstrated a commitment to outstanding mentorship and training, especially to individuals from groups identified as underrepresented in the biomedical sciences (e.g., see the Notice of NIH's of Interest in Diversity<https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html>).  READ MORE<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014y2iSYHInzmdqdoQGUgrFZvyzLGEjMMO3mEu61lBjbuvRNsnGmBjcS7sCpf7HB_E0uSrVxO2DENBfJ4X1laccHDH282Ky1SY6MVWBpgg5QZA2spwi1TkgXR5JcYaYPczh79G-nB6HqI2SRuhI7fYvqJKi4auCq1Ahmf3Vk1_kEC54wWKPL1WxgAGh9skgpykAG8LkV_Nbt94CUJVUWtjQRNLA4AYDzqttULwduB-LQ5YElFpCQjVPBgwEJ9w9jDV3z53810eXrj7RMpVmwS5x7CHq5Z9nJvZ&c=LE16I0oJZ3QvEFZ1lppfNKQ32wjajnu8W8KbQK9NNPA_gE1YPwr2MQ==&ch=RID96hCnf0G2Pbydi0c3-jDKz9Vr4cYJf29x_XO6SFIIOe1vYNmRfw==>

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NSF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY WEBINAR: STRENGTHENING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMjUuNTQwMDUyMTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL25zZi5nb3YvZXZlbnRzL2V2ZW50X3N1bW0uanNwP2NudG5faWQ9MzA0NDgyJm9yZz1TQkUmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.vdadkKlFIPO--jItMxrKN6SlNp6Xlpkxf2Ae6tQCrXI/s/381559306/br/127166093039-l>

NSF's Strengthening American Infrastructure program supports research and other activities that incorporate scientific insights about human behavior and social dynamics to better design, develop, rehabilitate, and maintain strong and effective American infrastructure.  NSF invite you to come learn more about this funding opportunity and how to submit a proposal.  Program officers from across NSF will highlight the expanded funding guidelines, including supported proposal types, special proposal requirements and deadlines. The webinar will be held via ZOOM on Tuesday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Registration is required<https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7tkM54uuTniBB4uFf7HbCg>. READ MORE<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMjUuNTQwMDUyMTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL25zZi5nb3YvZXZlbnRzL2V2ZW50X3N1bW0uanNwP2NudG5faWQ9MzA0NDgyJm9yZz1TQkUmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.vdadkKlFIPO--jItMxrKN6SlNp6Xlpkxf2Ae6tQCrXI/s/381559306/br/127166093039-l>

Research Administrators
Informative Noontime Collaboration
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Collaborate ~ Communicate ~ Connect

Please join Research Administrators INC on April 4th, May 3rd, and June 6th for the (taped) webinar, "Agency Updates with OMB, NSF, and NIH."

Note:  Due to the lengthiness of  'live' webinar (which NCURA is hosting next month), SPA has purchased the MP4 to enable the later showing of the webinar in three separate sessions (i.e., one session per agency).

Please register separately for each specific agency update you plan to attend, as each session will be different.

The MP4 will be posted on the RA webpage for those who are unable to join us.

Session 1:  OMB Update

The Office of Management and Budget oversees the implementation of the President's vision across the Executive Branch. Join us for the latest updates from OMB.

Monday, April 4th from Noon - 1:15PM
Via ZOOM

To attend this Research Administrators INC session, please register here<http://research.ucr.edu/OrApps/Org/OrgEvents/Default.aspx?g=inc>.

A Zoom link will then be emailed to each registrant on the morning of the RA INC session.
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Presenter:

Gilbert Tran, Senior Policy Analyst, Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget

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Session 2:  NSF Update

This session will cover new developments related to proposal and award policy at NSF.  NSF staff will provide a comprehensive review of recent policy changes as well as major updates to NSF's proposal system modernization efforts.

Tuesday, May 3rd from Noon - 1:00PM
Via ZOOM

To attend this Research Administrators INC session, please register here<http://research.ucr.edu/OrApps/Org/OrgEvents/Default.aspx?g=inc>.

A Zoom link will then be emailed to each registrant on the morning of the RA INC session.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn and be able to ask questions about NSF proposal and award policies and procedures, agency priorities, and advances with proposal submission modernization and Research.gov.

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Presenter:

Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, Office of Budget, Finance & Award Mgmt., National Science Foundation

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Session 3:  NIH Update

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and what is being developed within the National Institute of Health's (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and how their respective institutions may be impacted. Topics include recent and upcoming changes to NIH policy, compliance requirements, and so much more!

Monday, June 6th from Noon - 1:00PM
Via ZOOM

To attend this Research Administrators INC session, please register here<http://research.ucr.edu/OrApps/Org/OrgEvents/Default.aspx?g=inc>.

A Zoom link will then be emailed to each registrant on the morning of the RA INC session.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about NIH's budget priorities. Participants will learn about new policies and compliance initiatives. Participants will gain insight into current issues at NIH

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Presenter:

Michelle Bulls, Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, National Institutes of Health

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