Navigating NICHD Funding (On-Demand)-Navigating NICHD Funding

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Dr. Mazloom-Dust from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) provided an overview of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) system and funding opportunities within NIH. She discussed the history and basics of NIH, grant mechanisms, and other research opportunities within the federal government. She highlighted the importance of understanding the priorities and strategic plans of each institute in order to apply for funding in the appropriate area. Dr. Mazloom-Dust also mentioned the availability of free data through the NIH Data and Specimen Hub (DASH), where researchers can access de-identified data from federally-funded studies for secondary research. She emphasized the importance of contacting program officers for guidance and assistance in the application process. Dr. Mazloom-Dust acknowledged the competitive nature of funding and the decreasing paylines, but encouraged researchers to continue applying and use resources like DASH to access existing data. Overall, the talk provided valuable information and resources for researchers interested in funding opportunities within the NIH system.

Keywords

NIH

grant mechanisms

funding opportunities

research opportunities

DASH

de-identified data

program officers

application process

existing data