Research Resources and Funding Opportunities

Many NIH Institutes put out guides and tip sheets on their Web sites. These guides can be useful resources. Here are just a few:

NIH Information for New Investigators

Currently, NIH encourages new investigators to self-identify by checking a box on the electronic grant application form, so that they can be given special consideration. Peer reviewers are instructed to focus more on the proposed approach than on the track record, and to expect less preliminary data than would be provided by an established investigator. In addition, many NIH institutes and centers give new investigators special consideration in their selection for funding, and in some cases provide five years of support instead of the four that is the NIH average duration for a grant.

Center for Scientific Review Applicant Resources

The Center for Scientific Review’s (CSR’s) primary role is to handle the receipt and review of ~ 80% of the grant applications that NIH receives. NIH separates the review process from funding decisions. Thus, CSR handles review of applications but does not fund applications.

All about Grants Podcast

The Office of Extramural Research (OER) presents conversations with NIH staff members. Designed for investigators, fellows, students, research administrators and others, we provide insights on grant topics from those who live and breathe the information. In mp3 and updated every other week.

Louisiana Board of Regents, Office of Sponsored Programs

The Sponsored Programs division of the Board of Regents administers State and federal programs that provide funds and other resources to Louisiana’s post-secondary education community and interacts extensively with institutions and governmental agencies on issues related to post-secondary research and educational enhancement.

Grants.gov

This site allows organizations and individuals to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.

Grant Forward

This site allows organizations and individuals to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.