Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program (GMaP) [gmap]

Responsible Conduct of Research Webinar Recording Available

Recorded June 14, 2017

This one-hour recorded webinar provides an introduction to the laws, policies, and procedures for the ethical conduct and reporting of research. It is presented by Dr. Matthew Boulton who is an active researcher and leading national expert on the public health workforce. Dr. Boulton teaches Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Visit the APTR website for more information and to watch the webinar.

Watch this 15-minute video from the Office of Intramural Research Training and Education for tips on selecting a research home and mentor.

2017 NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute 
NIMHD will host the Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) August 14-18, 2017, The HDRI supports the research career development of promising minority health/health disparities research scientists early in their careers and stimulate research in the disciplines supported by health disparities science. Applications are due May 12, 2017. Visit the HDRI webpage to apply. 

2017 NIH Future Research Leaders Conference
The 2017 NIH Future Research Leaders Conference (FRLC), September 12-14, 2017,  is a career-development opportunity for talented early-career biomedical and behavioral scientists from diverse backgrounds. The conference application deadline is April 28, 2017; reference letters will be accepted until May 5, 2017. Please see FRLC webpage for more details. 

Federal Interagency Health Equity Team (FIHET) Webinar Series

Increasing Health Equity Webinar: How Three States Are Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
April 25, 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Health Equity Council (RHEC) will host a webinar showcasing how three states in the Mid-Atlantic Region are addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH). Visit the webinar event page to learn more and to register.

Heart Disease Disparities in the Heartland: Recent Report Review
November 17, 2016
The Heartland Regional Health Equity Council (Heartland RHEC) is hosting a webinar to inform stakeholders about heart disease disparities in Region VII. Region VII encompasses Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) posted recordings from a peer review webinar series. 

• 8 Ways to Successfully Navigate NIH Peer Review and Get an R01 Exit Disclaimer
• 8 Ways to Successfully Navigate NIH Peer Review and Get a Fellowship GrantExit Disclaimer  
• NIH Peer Review Briefing for Basic Research Applicants and Reviewers

Additional NIH Grant Review Process YouTube videos are also available here.

The Kentucky Rural Rehabilitation Network has developed a Research 101: Everyone Can Do It series of training modules to help engage the community in research. We have developed these modules to help demystify research in order to engage the community in this process.

 The Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky (CLIK), which provides research and leadership training, funding, and technical support for community research projects, is accepting applications for its 2017 class. Applications materials are due Jan. 31 for up to 12 slots. 

AACR Educational Workshops and Professional Development Opportunities
AACR workshops provide early-career investigators with opportunities to develop skills in clinical trial design, molecular biology, epidemiology, drug development, and translational research.

CancerCare Workshops
Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in one-hour educational cancer workshops over the telephone or online.

Cancer Epidemiologic Research in Understudied Populations

The Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program hosts a quarterly webinar series, Cancer Epidemiologic Research in Understudied Populations. The purpose of this webinar series is to highlight innovative cancer epidemiology research on these populations.

Visit here to learn more.

NIH Peer Review Briefing for Basic Research Applicants and Reviewers
Recorded on Friday, December 2^nd from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The NIH Director and other NIH/CSR officials will reaffirm NIH’s commitment to basic research and help applicants and reviewers do their part in proposing and reviewing basic research.
 

NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education Mentoring Guidelines
This document is to help those of you transitioning in your scientific career to make good decisions when choosing a mentor.  Included are sample questions to ask the PI and the research group, as well as many other links and resources.

Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships

Two Part Blog Series

    Part 1: Managing Mentoring Relationships – Tips for Mentees

    Part 2: Managing Mentoring Relationships – Tips for Mentors

Two Part Blog Series

    Part 1 – Identifying Mentors: Why it Matters?

    Part 2 – Getting the Most Out of Mentoring Relationships

National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)
NRMN is a nationwide consortium of biomedical professionals and institutions collaborating to provide all trainees across the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences with evidence-based mentorship and professional development programming.