NLM Extramural Programs (EP)

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The Extramural Programs (EP) Division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers grants for research projects and research training in biomedical informatics and data science. Biomedical informatics research applies computer and information sciences to improve the use of biomedical information. Read More

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• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Support for existing data repositories to align with FAIR and TRUST principles and evaluate usage, utility, and impact. (NOT-OD-23-044) 
• Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2023.
  (NOT-OD-23-056)
• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Advance Data Science Approaches Through Secondary Data Analysis to Reveal Scientific Insights of COVID-19 Testing Technologies (R21).  
  (NOT-OD-23-040)
• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Research Supplements to Promote Data Science Workforce Diversity to Reveal Scientific Insights of COVID-19 Testing Technologies (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed). NOT-OD-23-041
• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Optimization of Data Storage and Utilization for the Sequence Read Archive (SRA).
  (NOT-GM-23-015)
• OMB Single Audit Extension for Recipients in Major Disaster Areas (Alaska, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico).  (NOT-OD-23-022)
• Announcing New Inbox for Inquiries Related to Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) and Financial Closeout.  (NOT-OD-23-035)
• Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Simplified Review Framework for NIH Research Project Grant Applications. (NOT-OD-23-034
  
• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Research on Gender Measurement (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional).  (NOT-OD-23-029)
  
• Notice of Special Interest: Administrative Supplements to Promote Research Continuity and Retention of NIH Mentored Career Development (K) Award Recipients and Scholars.
  (NOT-OD-23-031)
• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplement for Continuity of Biomedical and Behavioral Research Among First-Time Recipients of NIH Research Project Grant Awards. (NOT-OD-23-032)
• Showcase Opportunities for NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Awardees. (NOT-OD-23-019)
• Human Subjects Research: Policies, Inclusion, & Clinical Trials Free 2-Day Virtual Event with NIH & HHS Experts December 6-7, 2022. (NOT-OD-23-021)
• Notice of Future Research Opportunity Announcement for All of Us Research Participant and Partner Services Center.
  (NOT-PM-23-001)
• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements to Recognize Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mentorship. (NOT-OD-23-002)
• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplement for Research and Capacity Building Efforts Related to Bioethical Issues (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional). (
  NOT-OD-23-018)
• Urgent Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Urgent Supplement Clinical Trial Optional). (PA-23-044)
• Continued Extension of Certain Flexibilities for Prospective Basic Experimental Studies With Human Participants.
  (NOT-OD-22-205)
• Limited Competition: Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Pregnancy and Pediatric Cohort Study Sites. Clinical Trial Not Allowed (UG3/UH3). (RFA-OD-22-018)
• Limited Competition: Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Cohort Study Sites for Pediatric Follow Up. Clinical Trial Not Allowed (UG3/UH3). (RFA-OD-22-019)
• Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence Data Innovation and Coordinating Hub/Resource Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). (RFA-HD-23-036) 
• Galvanizing Health Equity Through Novel and Diverse Educational Resources (GENDER) Research Education R25 (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). (RFA-OD-22-015)
• Notice of Change to Application Due Date for RFA-RM-22-016 "Platform Clinical Trials of Genome Editors in Multiple Diseases (UG3/UH3, Clinical Trial Required". (NOT-RM-22-018)
• Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa): Research Education Program (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).  (RFA-RM-22-022) 
• Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa): Partnership for Innovation Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). 
  (RFA-RM-22-023)

NLM/EP  Webinar - Documents

NLM R25 Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (RFA-LM-22-001) Kickoff Meeting
November 18, 2022, 10:00 AM -11:00AM Eastern Daylight Time
R25 Kickoff Slides: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/R25_Kickoff_Meeting_Slides.pdf

NLM T15 University-based Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Research Training Programs (RFA-LM-001) Kickoff Meeting
August 31, 2022, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
NLM conducted a virtual kickoff meeting to begin the new grant year with the purpose of updating all sites and personnel of grants management and programmatic information. Eighteen sites were represented at this meeting.
T15 Kickoff Meeting Slides:  https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/T15-2022-Kickoff-Meeting-Slides.pdf
T15 Kickoff Meeting  Video:  https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/images/T15_2022_Kickoff_Mtg.mp4

NLM R25 Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (RFA-LM-22-001) Technical Assistance Webinar.
April 13, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time
NLM conducted a technical assistance webinar to review the purpose and objectives of the FOA, review application instructions, and address questions from applicants concerning the FOA.  
Webinar Recording:  https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/images/NLM-R25-Webina.mp4
Webinar Slides: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/NLM_R25_Webinar_Slides_2022.pdf
Webinar FAQs: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/R25-webinar-FAQs.pdf