IHSI Calendar
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers how to develop the Specific Aims section of NIH proposals.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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11:00 amLevis Facutly Center, Room 210Explore how we can move beyond state and federal policies toward concrete, technically grounded safeguards that address the legitimate safety concerns surrounding the use of Gen-AI in mental health.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session focuses on developing the research strategy, writing the abstract and project narrative, and addressing rigor and transparency for NIH proposals.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers how to develop the administrative and compliance sections of NIH proposals.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers the review and scoring criteria for NIH proposals and the intricacies of the NIH peer review process. Participants will learn how to tailor their proposal to fit the NIH criteria.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmYour grant went through peer review, but didn’t get funded. Now what? This session will address how to respond to the reviewers’ comments, interpret critiques, and use feedback from reviewers or mentors to improve your grant proposal.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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8:30 - 11:30 amIlini Union, Room ALearn to develop research dissemination plans for your community-engaged research projects with actionable approaches to communicating findings in ways that are responsive, accessible, and meaningful to the communities they serve.