The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) is now soliciting applications for its third year of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Academy, a cohort-based researcher training program designed to strengthen the competitiveness of NIH grant proposals and increase NIH funding success across campus.
The deadline for receipt of applications to the NIH Academy is May 4, 2026.
Running throughout the academic year, the program offers in‑person workshops, peer and external review, mentorship, and individualized support from Research Development Services. The program aims to cover every stage of the proposal process—from identifying the appropriate NIH institute and engaging program officers to refining specific aims, research strategy, and required ancillary documents.
The NIH Academy aims to accelerate the timeline to successful NIH funding for researchers, enhance grant‑writing expertise, and foster a strong cross-disciplinary research community at the UO. Participants commit to submitting an NIH R01 or K01 (or similar independent mechanism) at the conclusion of the program, with continued support available for resubmissions when needed. By pairing sustained training with accountability and mentorship, the NIH Academy is designed to enhance the quality and success of NIH applications while strengthening the UO’s overall research enterprise.
For the 2026–27 academic year, the NIH Academy will offer two tracks: an Early Career Cohort focused on researchers preparing their first major NIH award (R01, K01, or equivalent) and a Community Cohort for experienced investigators who would benefit from accountability, peer review, and structured timelines for proposal submission.
Applications are now open to participate in a training cohort during the 2026-27 academic year. All participants are expected to submit an independent NIH grant (R01, K01, or equivalent) by June 2027.
Faculty may learn more about this training program by visiting OVPRI’s NIH Academy webpage. Please direct any questions about this training to Research Development Services (rds@uoregon.edu).