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ORSD’s Proposal Toolkit: New and Improved

October 11, 2022
The Office of Research Strategy and Development’s Proposal Toolkit has been re-launched in a new format. This resource was designed to help investigators find important information meant to support proposal development and funding strategies. Examples of information listed on the website include sample letters of support and other non-disciplinary grant templates, NIH paylines and research priorities, as well as HSPH-specific policies and processes. Faculty, research... Read more about ORSD’s Proposal Toolkit: New and Improved

List of NIH Activity Codes Subject to the DMS Policy

October 3, 2022

NIH released a list of activity codes subject to the DMS Policy. To determine if the DMS Policy applies to your application, be sure to check out the complete list of NIH activity codes subject to the DMS Policy, as well as the Funding Opportunity Announcement.

The DMS Policy applies to all research that generates scientific data, including:

  • Research...
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Reminder: Institutional Letters of Support Signed by the Dean

October 3, 2022
The Office of Research Strategy and Development (ORSD) coordinates all letters of institutional support that are to be signed by the Dean’s Office (Michelle Williams, Dean of the Faculty), including letters of institutional commitment, which are used for all training and Center grants that will provide graduate student support. ORSD enhances and strengthens the language used in the letters and, upon request, can provide template language to assist in drafting letters.

ORSD may monetize resources (financial support, effort support, and... Read more about Reminder: Institutional Letters of Support Signed by the Dean

Special Reminder: AHRQ Natural Disaster Policy (Hurricane Ian)

October 3, 2022

AHRQ issued Notice NOT-HS-22-025 to inform the research community that AHRQ will implement the following Policy, as described below, to those affected by Hurricane Ian. AHRQ realizes that the widespread damage caused by Hurricane/Tropical-Storm Ian and aftermath may lead to problems for investigators who are planning on submitting grant applications and reports. When delays occur because the applicant or recipient organization is officially closed due to a natural...

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