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Appreciation for 2022 NIAID Peer Review and Committee Volunteers

On behalf of NIAID and our research community, we express our deepest gratitude to fiscal year 2022 review and advisory group volunteers for donating their precious time and effort.
VRC scientists working with a Biomek Nxp robot, which is used to set up and harvest cultures of HIV patients' B cells that are used in the discovery of novel HIV neutralizing antibodies.

Opportunities and Resources

Four Research Areas Comprise NIAID’s 2023 Omnibus Contract Solicitation

Successful offerors will help advance the research and development of promising candidate vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics for biodefense, emerging infectious diseases, and pandemic preparedness.

Check Out Career Development Opportunity for Early-Career Physician-Scientists

The Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award is designed to increase and maintain the field of new and talented physician-scientists by supporting mentored research training and an independent research period.

Gain Support for Mentored Career Development Using Nonhuman Primate Models

By facilitating access to experienced mentors, relevant facilities, and protected time for training centered on nonhuman primate models, these awards will help early-career scientists address key issues in clinically relevant research areas.

In The News

December’s ACD Meeting—Featuring Bill Gates and Dr. Anthony Fauci

NIH’s Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD) provides recommendations on program development, resource allocation, NIH administrative regulation, and other aspects of NIH policy.

NIAID Updates Interim R01, R03, and R21 Paylines

NIAID uses paylines as funding cutoff points for certain types of investigator-initiated grant applications. Last week, NIAID updated the interim paylines for research projects (R01), small grants (R03), and exploratory/developmental grants (R21).

NIH Shares Data on Investigators with Disabilities

To ensure a strong and diverse workforce and better understand workforce composition and participation in NIH programs, NIH regularly assesses the sex/gender, race, ethnicity,and disability status of its supported researchers.

Advice Corner

Seek NIAID’s Help for an Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trial Application

NIAID strongly encourages consultations to apprise principal investigators of the time, cost, and regulatory obligations that come with seeking and receiving an investigator-initiated clinical trial award.

Reader Questions

“What is the salary cap for a research project grant or cooperative agreement?”

“What demographic data does NIH collect on researchers via their eRA personal profile?”

Contact Us

Email us at deaweb@niaid.nih.gov for help navigating NIAID’s grant and contract policies and procedures.

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