The purpose of this bulletin is to apprise you of an opportunity to participate in the upcoming 2009 NIH Regional Seminars on NIH Program Funding and Grants Administration. These seminars are intended to help demystify the application and review process, clarify federal regulations and policies, and highlight current areas of special interest or concern.
Note: These seminars are held only twice a year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Grants Administrators and Researchers to meet with and hear from approximately 25 leading policy, program, and grants management officials from NIH and HHS who will share their expertise and guidance on topics such as:
Except for a visit to NIH, there is not another opportunity like the NIH Regional Seminars to interact with this many experts, ready to provide you with the latest policy and process news first-hand. Following are the details of where we'll be in the coming months:
Atlanta, GA
Where: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
When: April 15-17, 2009 (optional eRA labs on the April 15, 2-day seminar on April 16 and 17)
Costs: eRA Hands-On Computer Workshops ($100 each); 2-Day Seminar ($350); hotel conference rate ($169 per night)
Co-Hosts: Georgia State University and Georgia Technical Institute
Program, Hotel Information, & Registration Site
Las Vegas, NV
Where: J.W. Marriott at Summerlin
When: June 24-26, 2009 (optional eRA labs on the June 24, 2-day seminar on June 25 and 26)
Costs: eRA Hands-On Computer Workshops ($150 each); 2-Day Seminar ($450); hotel conference rate ($179) - Note: Rates for this seminar reflect early registration
Co-Ambassadors: University of Nevada, Las Vegas & University of Nevada, Reno
Save-the-Date Page now available: NIH Regional Seminar - Las Vegas
As a grants administrator or investigator, we are hoping that you will not only consider this opportunity for yourself, but share it with others who you feel could benefit from an event such as this one - administrators trying to better understand the NIH grants process and policies, as well as new and/or early stage investigators.
Next Steps: Register Today!
(Note: Space is limited to 50 people for each eRA Hands-On Computer Workshop which traditionally fill up in advance of the seminar).
Best regards and hope to see/meet many of you at one of the events!
Jo Anne Goodnight
Office of Extramural Research, NIH
Director, Division of Special Programs
NIH SBIR/STTR Program Coordinator
(301) 435-2688 | Jo.Goodnight@nih.gov
