Research Newsletter
from SIRC's Director of Research Dr. Stephanie Ayers
How Many Researchers: Positive Trends Continue in FY 2019
As we continue to explore the question of how many researchers NIH funds, we have been observing a positive trend over the last few years where the number of unique scientists seeking support on NIH research project grants (RPGs) is stabilizing along with a commensurate rise in the corresponding NIH cumulative investigator rate (see these posts from 2019, 2018, and 2016). Now with fiscal year (FY) 2019 data available on the NIH Data Book, let’s see if this trend continued.
In FY 2019, 88,695 unique investigators applied for NIH grants. This is up from 56,758 unique investigators in 2003. This shows how much more competitive it has become. May be important for new investigators to recognize.
The cumulative investigator rate (RPG), the likelihood that unique investigators are funded over a five-year window, was 36.7% overall in 2019.
For R01-equivalent applications it was 41.8% but for R21s it was only 12.8%!
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Diversity Related Funding Opportunity Announcements
Just to mention a few:
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Competitive and Administrative Supplements for the Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Minority Health and Health Disparities
NIMHD is issuing a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) to highlight the urgent need for research on the impact of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic causing COVID-19 disease outbreaks and the resulting disruptions on individual and social wellbeing, health services use, and health outcomes for NIH-designated health disparity populations.
Learn more about this funding opportunity, research objectives, and application and submission information here.
First Available Due Date: May 1, 2020.
Expiration Date: May 1, 2021.
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