The popular class Standardize Your Research with the NIH Common Data Element Repository, presented by the National Library of Medicine, is now available in an on-demand format. Through recorded demonstrations and hands-on exercises, this course will introduce you to common data elements (CDEs) and the NIH Common Data Element Repository (CDE-R). The course begins with an in-depth... Read more about On-Demand Training: Standardize Your Research with the NIH Common Data Element Repository

NIH Program Officials (POs) are responsible for the programmatic, scientific, and technical aspects of NIH programs and are a key resource for prospective applicants and recipients.

Although POs are scientists and may have previous experience seeking funding and performing research, their current focus is on the stewardship of federal funds in alignment with NIH’s mission and administrative and public policies. As federal employees, they must adhere to specific rules to promote public trust and impartiality.

Having a clear understanding of what POs can and can’t do...

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Being able to balance work and family life is important for everyone, including biomedical and behavioral researchers. Learn about some of the ways in which NIH helps their recipient institutions foster family-friendly environments for the NIH-supported workforce, including parental leave and childcare cost support, on their Family-Friendly Initiatives page.

ORSD is pleased to announce that the Research Scientist Resource Page is live on the ORSD website. Additionally, they encourage Research Scientists to make use of the many resources, templates, and information provided in the ORSD Proposal Toolkit. 

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