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NSF SBIR/STTR Dynamic Discussion: Awardee Lessons from the Translation Journey

We invite you to attend a virtual dynamic discussion with companies funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation to kick off America's Seed Fund Week. Hosted by America's Seed Fund, powered by NSF, this interactive conversation will highlight select NSF-funded small businesses and their translation journeys from early-stage ideas to real-world impact.

Monday, May 11, 2-3 pm

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10th Anniversary Vivian W. Pinn Symposium: From Gaps to Gateways: Advancing Research on Chronic Conditions in Women

The Vivian W. Pinn Symposium honors the first full-time Director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), Vivian W. Pinn, M.D, in recognition of National Women’s Health Week. In line with ORWH’s mission to put science to work for the health of women, this event serves as a critical forum for experts across sectors to communicate and collaborate for the advancement of women’s health.

The 10th Anniversary Vivian W. Pinn Symposium will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026, during National Women's Health Week. This hybrid event will feature scientific panels, a poster session, and a keynote presentation, all exploring research on chronic conditions in women. More information, including an agenda and registration link, is available on the ORWH website here: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/events/10th-anniversary-vivian-w-pinn-symposium.

Monday, May 11, 8:45 am - 5 pm

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Gemini for Government? Building Your AI-Powered Research Toolkit

Gemini for Government 102 is part 2 of a three-part series.  

This 90-minute online training led by Google experts will dive into intermediate features, including agent creation and code generation, with Gemini for Government. The training will focus on hands-on applications, including building a simple agent with Agent Designer, using vibe-coding for data analysis, and leveraging NotebookLM as a personal research assistant. Attendees will also learn how to create more sophisticated, data-driven infographics to communicate their findings. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:  

-Build a simple, custom agent using Agent Designer to automate a research-related task, such as monitoring new publications. 

-Generate Python scripts using natural language (vibe-coding) to clean and analyze data. 

-Utilize NotebookLM to upload source materials, ask targeted questions across documents, and organize research insights. 

-Create a data-driven infographic that transforms raw data into a compelling visual story. 

Attendees are expected to be familiar with the basic functions of Gemini to be successful in this training (gained by attending Gemini for Government 101), attending another relevant training, and/or using Gemini previously). Gemini for Government can be accessed at: https://go.hhs.gov/gemini  

Monday, May 11, 12 - 1:30 pm

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SEER*Stat Tools Webinar: Joinpoint regression Methods for Complex Survey Data

Joinpoint regression is commonly used to model trends in time-specific estimates derived from aggregate data. These methods were developed primarily for non-survey data, such as cancer registry data, under the assumption that estimates at different time points are uncorrelated or follow an autoregressive AR(1) error structure. However, directly applying existing joinpoint methods to complex survey data—for example, multistage cluster samples from the annual National Health Interview Survey—fails to account for covariance among survey estimates induced by the sample design.

To address this limitation, we extended joinpoint methods for aggregate outcomes to accommodate potentially correlated errors arising from complex survey designs. We also developed unit-level models that account for both this correlation structure and the design-based degrees of freedom required for valid inference. This presentation introduces these methods and presents results from empirical applications and simulation studies.

This webinar is part of the SEER*Stat Tools series. For more information visit https://seer.cancer.gov/news/seerstat-webinars.html

Monday, May 11, 1 - 2 pm

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Mass Spectrometry Across the NIH: Complementary Core Capabilities Driving Biomedical Discovery

This seminar will highlight mass spectrometry capabilities across NIH and how complementary core facilities are advancing biomedical discovery. Panelists will share insights into their platforms, key applications, and opportunities for collaboration, followed by an interactive discussion.

Hosted by the NIH Collaborative Research Exchange (CREx) program, this panel seminar is part of an ongoing series featuring speakers from multiple NIH core facilities, each centered on a unifying scientific theme.

Tuesday, May 12, 11 am - 12:30 pm

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GenAI Community of Practice (CoP): Turn Ideas Into Tools: Hands-On Codex for NIH Use Cases

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore Codex using NIH-relevant scenarios, blending short demos with guided exercises participants can try themselves. The focus is on turning real workflows into working solutions using Codex.

For more details on how you can prepare to participate during the live demo, please click this link and review the Teams post in the GenAI Community channel. 

If you cannot access the Teams post or have additional questions, please reach out to Lauren Davis at davisla2@nih.gov. 

Wednesday, May 13, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

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Meeting ID: 255 586 953 934 90

Passcode: NN92iB63

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A Review of Epidemiology Concepts and Statistics

In partnership with the NIH Clinical Center's Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Service (BCES), the NIH Library is offering several trainings that cover general concepts behind statistics and epidemiology. These trainings will help participants better understand and prepare data, interpret results and findings, design and prepare studies, and understand the results in published literature. 

This four-hour online training will provide a brief review of the principles of epidemiology, outbreak investigations, implications in public health, key concepts and terms, and commonly used statistics in epidemiology (e.g., morbidity and mortality rates; incidence and prevalence; relative risk; odds ratio; sensitivity and specificity). Time will be devoted to questions from attendees and references will be provided for in-depth self-study. 

Thursday, May 14, 1 - 5 pm

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The Military Women’s Health Webinar Series: Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health & the Uniformed Services University Military Women's Health Research Program present a webinar series showcasing research in military women's health. This session will focus on mental health & substance use disorders.

Individuals who need interpreting services or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Carolyn Bondar (carolyn.bondar@nih.gov). Requests should be made five (5) days in advance of the event. Please note that Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) captioning will be provided for this event via streamtext.

Thursday, May 14, 3 - 4 pm

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Edible Clay Sorbents to Reduce Dietary PFAS Exposure and Toxicity

Dietary intake represents a major route of human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), yet effective interventions to mitigate this exposure are limited, especially during vulnerable periods, such as pregnancy, lactation, and early development. Dr. Meichen Wang’s research focuses on developing edible, clay-based sorbents to sequester PFAS within the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing systemic absorption and associated toxicity. Her interdisciplinary team employs a combination of adsorption analyses, in vitro cell models, bioassays, and rodent models to validate the efficacy and safety of the sorbent strategy to protect human health from these persistent contaminants.

Accessibility Information 

This webinar will be captioned in real time. Individuals needing reasonable accommodations should email prevention@nih.gov. Requests should be made at least 5 business days before the event.

Friday, May 15, 11 am - 12 pm

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Demystifying Medicine - Womb Wars: How Maternal-Fetal Conflicts Shape Development

2026 Demystifying Medicine Series– The Demystifying Medicine Series, jointly sponsored by FAES and NIH, includes presentations on pathology, diagnosis, and therapy in the context of major disease problems and current research. Primarily directed toward PhD students, clinicians and program managers, this series is designed to help bridge the gap between advances in biology and their application to major human diseases. Each session includes clinical and basic science components presented by NIH staff and invitees. All students, trainees, fellows, and staff are welcome to participate. 

Tuesday, May 19, 3 - 5 pm

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NSF CAREER Program Informational Webinar

U.S. National Science Foundation program directors will provide information on the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (NSF CAREER) program solicitation (NSF 22-586) during webinars in April and May 2026.

The agencywide NSF CAREER program supports early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. 

Tuesday, May 19, 2:30-4 pm

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Non-Dilutive Funding for Early-Stage Startups: Maternal Health Innovation

This webinar is the second of our five-part “Maternal Health Innovation: From Idea to Impact” virtual series focused on the development of novel technologies for addressing maternal mortality and morbidity. This session will provide startups and investors with strategies for securing non-dilutive funding — including federal grants, contracts, and philanthropic resources — that can accelerate product development without giving up equity. This session will also explain the landscape of funding from federal agencies and private foundations, highlight application best practices, and outline how to best position maternal health innovations for funding success. Attendees will also have the chance to hear from real-life startup founders who have successfully leveraged grant funding to grow their company and commercialize their maternal health-focused technology. 

Please save the date for subsequent sessions in this series:

June 3, 2026: Business Plan Development for Early-Stage Startups

June 17, 2026: Private Fundraising for Early-Stage Startups

July 1, 2026: Obtaining Regulatory Approval and Coverage

Wednesday, May 20, 12 - 1:30 pm

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NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Updates from the NSF Directorate for the Biological Sciences 

This virtual office hour will focus on updates from the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences that may be of interest to the biological sciences research community.

For additional assistance with accessibility and reasonable accommodations, contact rarequest@nsf.gov or call 703-292-8020 to request support. Please contact NSF at least 14 days before your meeting or event date for sessions lasting one day or less and 30 days in advance for sessions lasting two or more consecutive days to allow sufficient time to coordinate arrangements.

Thursday, May 21, 1-2 pm

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Unlock the Power of Partnership with NCI Data Sharing

Join the NCI Office of Data Sharing (ODS) for an engaging webinar focused on strengthening collaboration with NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and advancing data-driven cancer research.

Learn how ODS is aligning more closely with investigators and institutions to enhance our shared mission of improving outcomes for patients and families across the cancer community.

Whether you are an investigator, data strategist, or institutional leader, this webinar will offer practical insights to help you maximize the value of NCI data while maintaining compliance and advancing best practices in data stewardship. Be part of a more connected, compliant, and data-enabled cancer research ecosystem.

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please contact ODS at NCIOfficeofDataSharing@nih.gov by May 14th.

Thursday, May 21, 2 - 3:30 pm

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Advances in Geroscience Webinar Series from the NIH Geroscience Interest Group (GSIG)

The NIH Geroscience Interest Group (GSIG) works to enhance opportunities at the intersection between aging biology and the biology of chronic diseases and conditions that are of interest to the various NIH Institutes and Centers. The GSIG fosters crucial scientific connections between NIH program staff and researchers studying the biology of aging and diseases where aging is a major risk factor. In 2025-2026, the GSIG will host a series of webinars to explore emerging and cross-cutting areas of geroscience research that are moving the field forward. The next webinar in the series will take place on May 21, 2026 (12pm – 1pm ET) and will feature Dr. Anna Marsland, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Marsland will be discussing "Psychosocial Factors and Central and Peripheral Markers of Biological Aging from Mid-to-Later Life."

Thursday, May 21, 12 - 1 pm

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NSF EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII) Office Hours

The U. S. National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII) team is hosting virtual office hours to answer questions from researchers and research administrators in NSF EPSCoR jurisdictions, who intend to submit research proposals in response to the E-CORE RII solicitation (NSF 25-523). They are welcome to join this session to engage in Q&A with EPSCoR program officers.

All E-CORE RII virtual office hour sessions will be held from 2-4 pm.

Wednesday, May 27 - Register here

Wednesday, June 17 - Register here

Thursday, July 9 - Register here

Thursday, July 16 - Register here

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NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program Office Hours for Potential Fellows

The EGFP supports graduate study at institutions of higher education in EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing fellowship funding for EGFP-eligible students pursuing research-based master’s and/or doctoral degree programs in NSF-supported disciplines. EGFP awards are made to institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions to support selected NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program (NSF GRFP) Honorable Mentions (HMs). Each fellowship provides three years of support, including an annual stipend of $37,000 per year per fellow and a cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 per year.

Thursday, May 28, 3-4 pm - Register here

Monday, June 8, 1-2 pm - Register here

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Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee Meeting 

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Actat the recommendation of the Presidential Committee on the Organization and Management of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics(COMRAA).

The purpose of this meeting is to provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on issues within the field of astronomy and astrophysics that are of mutual interest and concern to the agencies.

Monday, June 1, 1-5 pm

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NSF Innovation Corps Teams Webinar

The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about this immersive entrepreneurial training program.

I-Corps helps scientists and engineers transform inventions into real-world impact. Through a seven-week experiential training, participants learn to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory, accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other research projects ready for commercialization.

Thursday, June 4, 1-2 pm - Register here

Thursday, July 9, 1-2 pm - Register here

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National Humanities Center: Supporting Faculty Fellowship Applications

Join us for a panel discussion specially created for staff and faculty engaged in research development. We will be joined by leaders from two campuses with strong track records of receiving NHC fellowships: the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Notre Dame. These guests will share about their innovative programming and best practices for supporting faculty applying for fellowships.

Tuesday, June 9, 2 - 3 pm

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NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites Program

This virtual office hour will review program requirements and provide advice for submitting a proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites program.

Wednesday, June 10, 1-2 pm

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NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: NSF BIO Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. EDT for discussion with Program Directors for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Program to learn who is eligible and how to apply.

Wednesday, June 17, 1-2 pm

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NSF CAREER Proposal Submission Logistics Webinar

Representatives from the NSF Division of Enterprise Services will hold a technical webinar on system-related information to assist with proposal submission for the NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (NSF CAREER). This webinar will include a review of the system-related requirements in the NSF Supplementary Proposal Submission Timeline Guidance, a demo of how to prepare an NSF CAREER proposal in Research.gov, and a Q&A session. Submit questions for the Q&A session before the webinar to careerproposalprep@nsf.gov.

Thursday, June 25, 2-3:30 pm

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