NCURA Agency Day 

March 7, 2023

NIH Update

8:15 – 9:45 am Pacific
9:15 -10:45 am Mountain
10:15 -  11:45 am Central
11:15 am – 12:45 pm Eastern 

Level: Update

Do not miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and what is being developed within the National Institute of Health's (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and how their respective institutions may be impacted. Upon completion of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about new and existing policies and procedures. Topics include recent and upcoming changes to NIH policy, compliance requirements, and so much more!

Learning Objectives

• Participants will learn about NIH's budget priorities. 
• Participants will learn about new policies and compliance initiatives. 
• Participants will gain insight into current issues at NIH. 

Prerequisites

Participants will want basic knowledge of NIH. 

Ashley Alexander, Assistant Grants Policy Officer, Division of Grants Policy (DGP), Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), National Institutes of Health
Gina Matrassi, Systems Policy Analyst, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), Systems Policy Branch (SPB), National Institutes of Health
Brian Sass-Hurst, Assistant Grants Compliance Officer, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), Division of Grants Compliance and Oversight (DGCO), National Institutes of Health 

NSF Update

10:15 -  11:30 am Pacific
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Mountain
12:15 – 1:30 pm Central
1:15 – 2:30 pm Eastern

Level: Update

This session will cover updates to the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) including revisions to the biographical sketch and current and pending support, and the transition to Research.gov for proposal preparation and submission. 

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn and be able to ask questions about NSF proposal and award policies and procedures, agency priorities, and advances with proposal submission modernization and Research.gov. 

Prerequisites

Participants will want to be involved with, or impacted by, NSF policies. 

Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, National Science Foundation  Department Office of Budget, Finance & Award Management 

Q&A with OPERA –
Data Sharing and Disclosures  

1:00 – 2:15 pm Pacific
2:00 – 3:15 pm Mountain
3:00 – 4:15 pm Central 
4:00 – 5:15 pm Eastern

Level: Update

Join panelists from the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA) for a discussion of common questions from the community related to data sharing, disclosures, other support and foreign interference.  

Michelle Bulls, Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), National Institutes of Health
Kristin Ta, Deputy Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), National Institutes of Health  

Participants receive 4 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

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• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
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Handouts, if available, will be posted to the handouts tab 24 hours before the live event. 

Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Click on the CC icon at the lower right of the screen to access. 

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