Hi Folks,

 

I received this email from the NHLBI Division Director of the unit that funds my rural obesity research.

 

The key part to notice in the first website listed is that the Challenge Grants are a small part of the overall Stimulus Funding opportunities at NIH.  Announcements for the other components will be released in the coming days.

 

So with respect to the Challenge Grants, here is what I would recommend.  First, take a deep breathe, then ask yourself two questions: “Does my research idea fit closely with one of the targeted areas?” and “Do I have expertise and preliminary work (e.g., pilot data or published studies) to support my proposal?  IF the answer is “Yes” to both of these questions, I would recommend that you apply.  If it is not, then I would suggest that you think twice before going ahead with a Challenge Grant application—Remember there will likely be other avenues for you to apply for stimulus funding.

 

Feel free to let me know if you would like to discuss a potential proposal.

 

Best,

 

Mike

 

 

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

You are undoubtedly receiving much information about NIH funding opportunities as part of  the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Below are several important web sites.  We urge you to:

 

Check these sites frequently for updates.

Let us know if you have questions or comments.  We will do our best to respond in a timely manner.

 

NHLBI Participation in ARRA

 

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/funding/recovery.html

 

NHLBI Challenge Grants

 

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/funding/nih-challenge-grants.html

 

NIH Challenge Grants

 

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-003.html

 

 

Recovery Act of 2009: NIH Review Criteria, Scoring System, and Suspension of Appeals Process

 

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-054.html .

 

 

General information about NIH's Role in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

               

http://www.nih.gov/about/director/02252009statement_arra.htm

 

 

Michael S. Lauer, M.D.

Director

Division of Prevention and Population Sciences, NHLBI