Request for Information

The NIH is inviting comments on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Strategic Plan for Data Science 2023-2028. Comments are due by March 15, 2024.

NIMH Data Archive (NDA)

Check Your Data for the Winter Submission Cycle

For investigators submitting data for the first time, please review the Data Sharing Regimen to identify the applicable Data Sharing Terms and Conditions (pdf).

Data submission can start at any time, so prepare early to allow the Data Curation team sufficient time to map your data collection instruments to the NDA Data Dictionary.

The Data Sharing Terms and Conditions states all new NDA Collections are required to populate their Data Expected list within 6 months of the grant award start date. If you have not yet populated your Data Expected list, please email the NDA Help Desk to alert them that you are not able to submit data on time and they can help you get on track.

Q&A with NDA

• Data experts answer your specific questions about NDA in real-time.
• All NDA users are encouraged to join one of the upcoming Office Hours Q&A sessions.

Check Office Hours availability on the NDA website

NIH Data Sharing Session

NIH is collaborating with the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) on a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) pilot which focuses on testing the effectiveness and usability of two DMS Plan templates.

During Town Hall #3 on Dec. 14, NIH program officials shared their preliminary observations on the first rounds of DMS Plans submitted to NIH. 

Town Hall PowerPoint Presentation (pptx)

Information will also be shared on Phase 2 of the pilot which will focus on cost principles and budgeting issues related to data sharing.

Nominate a Research Administrator

Discovery and Innovation Awards

The Distinguished Research Administrator Award is given annually to recognize staff members who performed exceptional service in support of research at the University of Iowa by exploring funding opportunities, assisting in grant proposal preparation, submission, post-award administration, and operational support. 

Submit Your Nomination by Feb. 5