NINDS's Building Up the Nerve

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Episode 12: Managing the NINDS Portfolio Mar 20, 2020

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Learn how NINDS monitors its portfolio from the Director of Science Policy and Planning, Dr. Paul Scott, Policy Analyst Dr. Sophia Jeon, and Program Director Dr. Anna Taylor.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896015-episode-12-managing-the-ninds-portfolio

Episode 11: Monitoring Grant Performance Mar 06, 2020

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Learn how NINDS monitors grant performance from Program Directors Drs. Jane Fountain and Michael Oshinsky and Health Program Specialist Dr. Emily Carifi.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2896012-episode-11-monitoring-grant-performance

Episode 10: Issuing the Grant Award Feb 21, 2020

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Learn about the Notice of Grant Award and the role of the NINDS Grants Management Branch from Chief Dr. Tijuanna Decoster and Grants Management Officer Elizabeth Conklin.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2778262-episode-10-issuing-the-grant-award

Episode 9: Resubmission Feb 07, 2020

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Learn how to approach resubmitting a grant from Program Directors Drs. Laura Mamounas and Beth-Anne Sieber, and Program Manager Dr. Shardell Spriggs.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2645557-episode-9-resubmission

Episode 8: Council Review Jan 24, 2020

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Learn about NINDS Council and their role in the grants process from Dr. Bob Finkelstein, Director of the Division of Extramural Activities, and Kelly Baker, Committee Management Officer.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2505532-episode-8-council-review

Episode 7: Program Recommendation Jan 10, 2020

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Learn how program staff decide whether to recommend funding from Dr. Lyn Jakeman, Director of Neuroscience, and Program Directors Drs. Amelie Gubitz and Jim Gnadt.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2400797-episode-7-program-recommendation

Episode 6: Scientific Review Dec 27, 2019

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Learn what happens during study section and the role of a scientific review officer from SROs Drs. Ernie Lyons (NINDS Review Branch Chief), Shanta Rajaram, and Bill Benzing.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2309078-episode-6-scientific-review

Episode 5: Receipt and Referral Dec 13, 2019

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Learn what happens to your application after you hit submit from Karrah Benson, Referral Program Specialist, and Dr. Carlos Faraco, Health Program Specialist.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2233913-episode-5-receipt-and-referral

Episode 4: Preparing the Application Nov 29, 2019

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Get tips for putting together your application from Drs. Steve Korn and Tish Weigand of the Training Office and Dr. Michelle Jones-London of the OPEN Office.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2179406-episode-4-preparing-the-application

Episode 3: Initiating the Research Idea Nov 15, 2019

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Hear from program directors Drs. Glenn Nuckolls, Francesca Bosetti, and Shai Silberberg on choosing a research topic, reading a funding opportunity announcement, and talking to your program director.
Building Up the Nerve is a podcast from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neuroscience trainees that takes you through the life cycle of a grant from idea to award at NINDS with the people who make it happen. We know that applying for NIH funding can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!
Related Resources:
https://reporter.nih.gov/matchmaker

This episode has been edited since its original publication.
Transcript: http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/558574/2050863-episode-3-initiating-the-research-idea

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