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September 21, 2020 CSR Advisory Council Presentations
CSR Advisory Council Update – Dr. Noni Byrnes, CSR DirectorSimplifying Review Criteria for Clinical Trials Working Group –Co-Chairs - Dr. Bruce Reed, CSR Deputy Director and Dr. Tonya Palermo, University of Washington, CSR Advisory Council Member CSR Advisory Council Members - Dr. Alfred…
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Dr. Noni Byrnes
Dr. Noni Byrnes is Director of the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this capacity, she leads a staff of more than 500 scientific, support and contract personnel and manages an operating budget of over $130 million. CSR handles the receipt and…
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Division of AIDS, Behavioral and Population Sciences (DABP)
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Division of Basic and Integrative Biological Sciences (DBIB)
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CSR Accessibility Statement
CSR Accessibility Policy The Web pages of the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) are currently being modified to make them accessible to all users and compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies. During this time, it is possible that you may encounter problems when accessing…
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Power of NIH Peer Review
The Power of Peer ReviewOur peer review system has enabled NIH to fund fundamental, cutting-edge research that years later led to new treatments which have allowed millions to leave their doctor’s office with new drugs and cures for diseases that afflicted their parents or grandparents.NIH…
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Become an Early Career Reviewer
The ECR program aims to: Help early career scientists become more competitive for R01 funding by giving them first-hand experience with the review process Enrich the existing pool of reviewers through increased recruitment of groups traditionally underrepresented on panels such as women,…
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Enroll in the ECR Program
Using the ECR Application and Vetting System (EAVS) you can enroll or update your information. ECRs remain in the program until they no longer meet the criteria. For example, if you have been accepted into the program but receive an R01, you will be removed from our database of ECRs even if you…
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Training Resources for Early Career Scientists
Training Resources National Institutes of Health (NIH) Extramural Training Mechanisms Careers K Kiosk - Information about NIH Career Development Awards National Cancer Institute (NCI) Training opportunities and funding for cancer training and…
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You are encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas on this website. However, NIH and CSR blogs are not intended to serve as public forums. The views expressed in the Comments section reflect those of the individual(s) who authored the comment(s) and may not reflect those of NIH or the U.S.…
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ETTN (11), ETTN (14)
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Clarification of NIH’s Application Submission/Resubmission Policy
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The Top Reasons Reviewers Give for Serving
We asked some experienced reviewers why someone considering becoming a reviewer should do it. Here are some of the things they said: Enjoy Flexibility in Submitting Applications: “I really like getting a break on application deadlines.” Reviewers may submit their own proposals up to two weeks late…
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New Appendix Policy Related to Clinical Trial Applications Due on or After Jan. 25
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Accommodations for Reviewers with Disabilities
CSR values diverse perspectives in review. We recognize that accommodations may be needed to allow inclusivity and full participation by those with disabilities. If you require accommodations – whether it relates to travel or to meeting format or procedures - please speak with your scientific…
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Role of the Scientific Review Officer
The scientific review officer (SRO) works in partnership with the scientific community to ensure that the scientific review group (study section) identifies the most meritorious science for funding by the institutes and centers. Below are some of the key functions carried out by the SRO. Pre-…
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The Assignment Process
How Application Assignments Are MadeThe Division of Receipt and Referral (DRR) in the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) assigns each application to a scientific review group (study section) with the expertise to evaluate the scientific and technical merit of the application and to one or more…
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