Research Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health G. Stephane Philogene, Ph.D., OBSSR Denise Juliano-Bult, M.S.W., NIMH Carly Parry, Ph.D., M.S.W., NCI Jacqueline Lloyd, Ph.D., M.S.W., NIDA Valerie Maholmes, Ph.D., NICHD NIH Summer Institute on Social and Behavioral Intervention Research Columbia University School of Social Work New York, NY July 12, 2012

Research Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health Introductions/OBSSR Overview Part I Conceptualizing a Project Mechanisms & Staff Part II (NIH IC Programs) NCI, NIMH, NIDA, NICHD

National Institutes of Health

OBSSR Mission Stimulate behavioral and social science research across NIH Integrate behavioral and social science research more fully into the NIH health research Improve understanding, treatment, and prevention of disease

What does OBSSR do? Develops funding initiatives for research Provides opportunities for training and career development for behavioral and social scientists Organizes conferences, workshops, and lectures

What does OBSSR do? OBSSR supports existing and emerging areas of BSSR research across NIH by: Developing BSS research agendas Planning, leading and supporting trans-NIH initiatives Leveraging IC investments in BSSR Coordinating and communicating within NIH around BSSR Supporting BSSR education and training Informing NIH leadership, BSS community, Congress and the public about new BSSR developments

NIH Funding for Behavioral & Social Sciences

OBSSR Activities OBSSR Strategic Prospectus Next Generation of Basic Science Interdisciplinary Research System Science Problem-Based Research NIH Plan for Social Work Research Social Work Research Research Infrastructure/Training Information Dissemination and Community Outreach

Current OBSSR Training Initiatives Training Institutes Summer Institute on Behavioral and Social Intervention Research (Summer 2012) Annual Summer Training Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials involving Behavioral Interventions Institute on Systems Science and Health 2011 Mobile Health (mHealth) Summer Institute Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (TIDIRH) New! http://obssr.od.nih.gov/training_and_education/training.aspx

Current OBSSR Training Initiatives Online Resources Behavioral and Social Science Research Interactive Textbook http://www.esourceresearch.org/ On-Line Training in Evidence-Based Behavioral Practice http://www.ebbp.org/training.html Genetics for Social and Behavioral Scientists http://www.nchpeg.org/bssr/ Other Training Activities Hosts SRCD, AAAS, and APA fellows Funds nine medical schools to develop, pilot, & disseminate behavioral & social sciences-modified curricula http://obssr.od.nih.gov/training_and_education/training.aspx

OBSSR-Led Funding Opportunities Title Expiration Date Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities (R01) (PAR-10-136) 5/12/2013 Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities (R21) (PAR-10-137) Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R01) (PAR-10-133) 5/8/2013 Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R03) (PAR-10-134) Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R21) (PAR-10-135)

Behavioral and Social Sciences Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities Purpose: encourage behavioral and social science research on the causes and solutions to health and disabilities disparities in the U.S. population. Emphasis is placed on research in and among three broad areas of action: 1) public policy, 2) health care, and 3) disease/disability prevention. Proposals that utilize an interdisciplinary approach, investigate multiple levels of analysis, incorporate a life-course perspective, and/or employ innovative methods such as system science or community-based participatory research are particularly encouraged.

Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R01/R03/R21) PAR-10-133/PAR-10-134/ PAR-10-135 The goal of this program announcement is to encourage empirical research on health literacy concepts, theory and interventions. Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

OBSSR-Led Funding Opportunities OBSSR-Led Funding Opportunities Title Expiration Date Practical Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence in Primary Care (R01) (PAR-12-022) 1/8/2014 (R21) (PAR-12-023) Behavioral Interventions to Address Multiple Chronic Health Conditions in Primary Care (R01) (PAR-12-024) Systems Science and Health in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R01) (PAR-11-314) 9/8/2014 (R21) (PAR-11-315) Translating Basic Behavioral and Social Science Discoveries into Interventions to Improve Health-Related Behaviors (R01) (PAR-11-063)

OBSSR Sponsored Events Keep up with new events & opportunities with the BSSR Listserv: http://list.nih.gov/archives/bssr-events-l.html Many past lectures & workshops archived at: http://obssr.od.nih.gov/training_and_education/videocast/videocast.aspx

Contact Information Phone # & e-mail 301.402.1146 sphilogene@nih.gov Website: http://obssr.od.nih.gov/ Keep up with OBSSR! facebook.com/obssr.nih @NIHOBSSR http://obssr.od.nih.gov/news_and_events/

Conceptualizing a Project Denise Juliano-Bult, MSW National Institute of Mental Health

The project should make sense in the context of… the Institute/Program the Science Your Capabilities & Career

Context of the Institute: the NIH Mission “…to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose & treat disease and disability.” To improve public health/clinical outcomes. To improve the lives of people with (disease/health area). This means that all research has to be connected to some “real world” application of the results.

NIH Website http://www.nih.gov

Priority Areas for Institutes Meetings & presentations Special reports PAs and RFAs – now called FOAs

RFA versus PA: RFA PA Special pool of funds? Yes No Special application deadlines? Standard receipt How long active? Until deadline 3 years Special review panel? Usually not

Priority Areas (con’t.) Program Descriptions – go online Talk to Program Staff – “concept paper”

The Concept Paper - 1 page Aims + Hypotheses Subject Sample Approach/Methods/Design Data collection and analysis plan Public Health Impact Match to Mechanism

Assess State-of-the-Science Peer Reviewed Literature NIH RePORTER - http://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm What credible tools are available? Instruments, interventions, etc. What’s new about your potential results?

State-of-the-Science (con’t.) Is pilot data needed? What kind? What interim steps are necessary? Validity/reliability, community connections, team-building with collaborators, policy changes, etc. Current issues in health/community

Have a good idea and a realistic plan… Scientific significance Clinical relevance Feasibility, acceptability Innovation and impact

What is a significant question? Immediate/future relevance to IC mission Disease Population Relevance to science – will it advance… fundamental understanding? scientific knowledge? treatment, prevention, functioning? research methods and tools?

The Context of Your Career Research you are passionate about Research you want to build on Research that you have the training and experience to conduct

Assess Your Research Capability Publications, mentoring, training, clinical experience, prior grant experience, etc. This This is a 2-5 year grant – not a career!

Get Input Mentors and senior colleagues NIH Program Staff Clinicians, consumers, family members Other relevant people

Mechanisms & Staff Carly Parry, PhD, MSW National Cancer Institute

What kinds of support can I get? - MECHANISMS Training and career development Research Scientific conferences

Training & Development Mechanisms F31 Pre-doctoral Fellowships (Diversity) F32 Post-doctoral Fellowships K01 Career Development Award K23 Clinicians training for patient- oriented research Institutes differ; check their websites

Finding Information on K and F grants: 4/21/2017 Finding Information on K and F grants: http://grants.nih.gov/training/careerdevelopmentawards.htm National Cancer Institute

Finding Information on K and F grants: 4/21/2017 Finding Information on K and F grants: http://www.cancer.gov/researchandfunding/cancertraining/outsidenci/awardtype National Cancer Institute

Research grants R03 : Small Research Grant R21 : Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant R01 : Research Project Grant R34 : Clinical Trial Planning Grant

R03 Small Research Grant Limited funding/short period of time 1 or 2 years @ $50K/ year Examples: Pilot/feasibility studies Secondary analysis of existing data Small, self-contained research projects Developing new methodology or technology

R21 Exploratory/ Developmental Research 2 years, $275K total*** Generally anticipates follow-up R01 Examples: Feasibility studies Unique/innovative use of an existing methodology to explore new science area High risk/high payoff

R01 Regular Research Grant Maximum of 5 years Renewable No specified budget limitations Prior approval required for >$500,000 in any one year Usually requires prior NIH grant experience

It is the job of NIH staff to…. help good research: get funded, be properly conducted, follow the law

Who Are the NIH Staff? Program Staff Scientific Review Staff Grants Management Staff

Program Staff Set research & scientific priorities Listen in to reviews and provide feedback Administer research grants & contracts Communicate to the field Solicit & Advocate for the Best Science

Scientific Review Staff Check application for completeness Assign reviewers Conduct review meetings Prepare summary statements

Center for Scientific Review: resources for applicants http://cms. csr

Grants Management Staff Implement funding process Monitor the budget Ensure compliance of grantee with Institute policies & regulations

Others Can Help… Your Office of Sponsored Research Other Researchers at your Institution Senior Researchers in your Field All Research Is Collaborative – especially important in SW

R34 Mechanism

QUESTIONS?