This collection of resources is designed for members of the School of Public Health working in research. It includes resources for faculty, research scientists, research coordinators, research administrators, and students. Access to some resources (e.g., examples of grant applications and boilerplate language) is restricted to individuals with a UW NetID.
Below are links to websites that summarize active funding opportunities for faculty and grants administrators.
- Opportunity Dashboard: Corporate and Foundation Relations database of active funding announcements.
- NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts: List of active funding announcements.
Below are samples of boilerplate language that you can adapt and use in your grant applications. Also included are examples of specific grant types that have been generously shared by investigators in the UW SPH.
*Examples requiring UW NetID for access.
Boilerplate Language
Examples
- Diversity Supplements
- T32 institutional support template and process*
Resources in this section are divided into those for investigators and those for grants managers. Some are found in both locations.
Resources for investigators
- University of Washington (UW)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Overview of funding at NIH with links to a variety of NIH resources
- NIH Standard Due Dates
- NIH How-To Videos and Podcasts
- Series of YouTube Videos: Apply for Grant Funding
- Podcasts from NIH staff on the ins and outs of NIH funding. All About Grants Podcasts
Resources for grants managers
- University of Washington (UW)
- Institutional Facts and Rates - UW Research (washington.edu)
- Monthly Research Administration Meeting (MRAM) | Grant & Contract Accounting (uw.edu)
- Welcome to Grant Tracker | Grant & Contract Accounting (uw.edu)
- Welcome to MyFinancial.desktop Help! | MyFinancial.desktop (uw.edu)
- Non-Award Agreement eGC1 Instructions and Approval Process
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Other federal funders
General resources
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Assorted Resources for Researchers from 2023 NIH Grants Conference
- Deciphering NIH Application/Grant Numbers
- Insider’s Guide to Peer Review for Applicants
- Jumpstart Your Career by Becoming an Early Career Reviewer
- Switching Institutions? Forgot Password? Tips regarding Electronic Research Administration (eRA) Commons account
- Useful Links for NIH Grant Applicants
- Assorted Resources for Researchers from 2023 NIH Grants Conference
The UW, the SPH, and national funding agencies have numerous research-related policies and guidance. Select policies and guidance relevant to researchers in the SPH are available below. For policies and guidance not included below, please refer to the UW Office of Research, NSF, or NIH.
School of Public Health Research-Related Policies
- Principal Investigator Eligibility Policy
- Limited Submission Opportunities (Policy and Procedures)
- Guidance on preparing T32 applications from Office of Research
- SPH Policy and Procedures for Requesting Matching Funds
Funding Agency Policies
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Below are links to a variety of training resources. The University of Washington (UW) Training Resources are primarily for investigators. The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Training Resources are primarily for grants managers and research administrators. Additional training opportunities are available through the UW ITHS.
University of Washington (UW) Training Resources
- Training & Outreach | Grant & Contract Accounting (uw.edu)
- UW Required Training Page
- Human Subjects Training
- Grants Management Training
- Financial Conflict of Interest Training
- Animal research/IACUC
- Good Clinical Practice Training
- Other trainings as needed (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, research integrity, etc.)
- Biomedical Research Integrity (BRI) 2022
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Training Resources
Below are links to information regarding the Financial Transformation.
Revised Jan 2024