National Medical Research Day, sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges, was held on October 21, 2009. The event celebrated the importance and impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and biomedical research. ResearchMeansHope.org, a community of concerned patients, physicians, and researchers from U.S. medical schools throughout the country, hosted a press conference on National Medical Research Day in Washington, D.C.
Looking into Clinical Connections (LINCC) is a new pilot grant faculty development program for Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) faculty sponsored by the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) as an administrative supplement from the Clinical and Translational Science Award. This is a highly competitive grant that will be awarded to five pairs of basic scientists and clinicians (10 individuals) within the CCOM during the first year of this two year program.
Shorter applications, 2 strikes you're out. In response to many comments and much input from the extramural community, the NIH soon will implement changes to the peer review process. The changes are centered on three priority areas: (1) engaging the best reviewers, (2) improving the quality and transparency of review, and (3) ensuring balanced and fair reviews across scientific fields and career stages. An additional aim is to reduce administrative burden.
The NIH will begin implementing changes in the Fiscal Year 2010 funding cycle. Investigators submitting applications in January 2009 and later should be aware of the following new policies.
The Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences offers many educational and funding opportunities
KL2 Program
KL2 supports the research career development of clinical researchers who have recently completed professional training and who are commencing basic, translational and/or clinical research.
More information about the KL2 Program
TL1 Program
