On January 25, 2021, 715 doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and others from institutions across the country joined us for a panel discussion with National Institutes of Health (NIH) program officers to learn critical strategies for finding and securing NIH funding. We surveyed participants after the event, receiving a nearly 30% response rate.
Survey Results
92% of participants would recommend this event to a colleague
91% of participants thought the event was engaging and held their interest
92% of participants said their knowledge of NIH Institutes and Centers was better.
82% of participants said their knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms was better.
91% of participants said their understanding of the role of NIH program officers was better.
What did you like most about this event?
- “I loved the encouraging tone, honest advice and recommendations, overview of the different IC’s and their priorities, and directions for when and how to use the NIH resources (e.g. reporter, matchmaker). Content was on point, and applicable for wide range of scholars.”
- “The range of presentations—I appreciated that they did not have too much overlap. Very rich information and tailored from the expertise and passion of the presenters.”
- “The diversity of panelists, the wealth of knowledge, and the accessibility of the presenters!”
- “I appreciated hearing different perspectives and the positive, optimistic focus of the panel. I learned a good deal about other institutes that my research team does not typically apply to which was really helpful in thinking about a broader scope of my long-term research agenda.”
- “I really appreciated the transparency and encouragement from the panelists, as well as the representation of scientists of color.”
- “I appreciated the intentional commitment to diversity and early career researchers. Certainly, you all addressed my anxiety about applying for NIH funding.”
Moderator and Panelists
