ASTRO ROCKS: Understanding the NIH Summary Statement

Many investigators may feel the NIH summary statement is confusing or inconsistent. As a result, resubmission does not always elevate the score despite substantial effort. In this Research-Oriented Career Knowledge and Support (ROCKS) web session, four experienced investigators will share their experience of understanding NIH summary statements. The collective insight from numerous successful and unsuccessful grant resubmissions will help decode the summary statement language, find consistency in the inconsistency and improve the effectiveness of the response. The session seeks to demystify the NIH review process and enhance the communication between reviewers and PIs.

This activity is available from August 24, 2022, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 25, 2025.

The content was originally presented and recorded as a live webinar on August 24, 2022.

Target Audience

Junior to mid-career researchers who are either endeavoring to secure their first major NIH award or maintaining consistent NIH support.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Read between the lines of the Summary Statement.
  • Differentiate score driving critiques vs. fillers.
  • Tease out the consistent themes in the Summary Statement.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
07/21/2022
Course expires: 
08/23/2025
Cost:
$0.00

Moderator:

  • Ke Sheng, PhD, Professor, Associate Vice Chair of Physics Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles

Speakers (in alphabetical order by last name):

  • Ross Berbeco, PhD (Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School)
  • Sunil Krishnan, MD (Professor, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Florida Dept. of Health Cancer Research Chair, Mayo Clinic Florida)
  • Nancy Lee, MD (Radiation Oncologist and Vice Chairman, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
  • Ke Sheng, PhD (Professor, Associate Vice Chair of Physics Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles)

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Price

Cost:
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