University Research Services

EVENTS & HS: URS Information Sessions on US National Institutes of Health (NIH) Programs
There is growing interest in funding opportunities offered by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) at many Canadian universities, including Queen's. However, faculty often find navigating NIH programs difficult because: i) they are unclear how to successfully "pitch" their applications to NIH peer review panels; and ii) the NIH application requirements & submission processes differ significantly from CIHR's. To support Queen's researchers interested in NIH programs, URS is offering a two-part information series all about NIH funding opportunities.

 To register for the sessions, please complete the online registration form (mandatory to participate).


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All About NIH - Part 1: A PI's Perspective on Navigating NIH Programs

May 31, 4:30-5:30 pm; Botterell Hall room B139

Summary: This session will consist of a moderated panel discussion with Queen's faculty members who have successfully obtained NIH funding. Panelists will offer their perspectives on successfully 'pitching' their projects to NIH and discuss some 'lessons learned' about the application process. Researchers at all career stages are invited to attend. 

Panelists:
  • Dr. Stephen Archer (Tier-1 CRC in Mitochondrial Dynamics & Translational Medicine; Head, Department of Medicine)
  • Dr. Curtis Nickel (Tier-1 CRC in Urologic Pain and Inflammation; Professor, Department of Urology)
Moderator: Dr. Kristina Arseneau (Research Projects Advisor, University Research Services)
 

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All About NIH - Part 2: How to Find & Apply For NIH Funding Opportunities
 
June 7, 3:00 - 4:00 pm; Botterell Hall room B139

Summary: This session will discuss fundamental points such as: finding NIH funding opportunities, understanding NIH application requirements, and submitting proposals online. The session will cover cases where a Queen's faculty member is the principal investigator and where they are a co-applicant on a grant led by another university. Researchers and research administrators at all career stages are invited to attend. 

Speaker: Dr. Kristina Arseneau (Research Projects Advisor, University Research Services)
 
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Questions? Contact Kristina Arseneau ( [email protected]) for more information.
If you require this announcement in an alternative format please contact Research Services at  [email protected].
 
The URS Searchable Funding Opportunities Database is available to identify open opportunities in your research area.
 
New subscribers only, please sign up here to access the Sign Up Form, which requires your email address, first name and last name to subscribe.  Please check the lists you would like to be added to and submit the form.  

Five (5) business days prior to a funding agency submission deadline, University Research Services requires: (i) an electronic or hard copy of your application (with Department Head and/or Dean signatures if required by the funding agency)  and (ii) an approved TRAQ DSS Form in the TRAQ (Tools for Research at Queen's) system.  For researchers conducting research within the Hospitals (KGH, HDH, PC) or utilizing Hospital resources, the TRAQ DSS Form MUST be submitted at least 15 business days prior to the agency deadline to ensure all hospital approvals are in place.  It is important for researchers to consult early with the various hospital departments (Hospital Operational Directors) to get an estimate to help develop their budgets and to consult well in advance of the deadline (>1 month) to discuss any issues involving impact on patient flow, budgeting for hospital services and cost recovery, preparing a human ethics review submission, etc.