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APS Science Policy Update

October 17, 2006

In this issue:

• Intramural researchers to participate in Genes and Environment initiative
• NIH issues new standing receipt dates
• Alan Leshner in the Chronicle of Higher Education
• FASEB State Slide shows

Intramural researchers to participate in NIH Genes and Environment Initiative

Last Friday, October 13, the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts included a notice that intramural NIH scientists will be eligible to compete for funds under the "Genome-wide Association Studies in the Genes and Environment" Initiative. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=10-13-06

NIH announces new standing receipt dates

Earlier this month the NIH announced changes in standing receipt dates for various grant mechanisms, including the R01. These changes were made to accommodate the transition to electronic submission of grants. For more details, see:
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-001.html

Science and Public Engagement

Alan Leshner, CEO of AAAS, wrote the following opinion piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education on how to engage in a respectful dialogue with the public on scientific issues with the goal of finding common ground.
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v53/i08/08b02001.htm

FASEB Advocacy resources

In this time of tight research budgets, it is especially important that scientists communicate the importance of their research to their communities and elected leaders. The FASEB Office of Science Policy has prepared a series of powerpoint presentations that highlight the impact of research in each state. Not all presentations are currently available online, but there is a customizable that can be modified to fit your needs.
http://opa.faseb.org/pages/Publications/NIH_PPT.htm

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