The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA), signed February 17, 2009, is an unprecedented effort to stimulate our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and address multiple challenges so our country can thrive. The following links may be helpful for those preparing applications for Recovery Act funds, or for others interested in the NICHD or the ARRA.

ARRA-Specific Links

The following links provide useful information about the Recovery Act and related activities:

• Do I need to acknowledge ARRA funding in publications?
• HHS Recovery Act Information
• NIH Recovery Act Information
• • Recovery Act of 2009: NIH Review Criteria, Scoring System, and Suspension of Appeals Process (NOT-OD-09054)
  • NIH Recovery Act Recipient Reporting Information
  • ARRA Quarterly Reporting Requirements (NOT-OD-09-129)
  • Revised NIH ARRA Terms and Conditions
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Recovery Act Guidance
• Recovery Act Full Text  (PDF - 1.08 MB)
• ScienceWorksforUS (an initiative of the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and The Science Coalition)
• White House Recovery Act Web Site (Recovery.gov)

NICHD Links

The following links provide information about the NICHD’s research, mission, and accomplishments. Please note that the information provided through these links is not specific to the Recovery Act, but rather explains strategies, trends, and activities for the NICHD as a whole.

• Active NICHD Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) and Notices (From the NIH Guide)
• General NICHD Funding Strategies
(For Fiscal Years 2006 through 2008)
• General NICHD Research and Funding Policies
• NICHD Reports to Council and Future Research Directions
  • Since 2005, NICHD Branches, Centers, and Divisions have invited expert panels to consider activities and portfolios and provide guidance on possible future research activities. These “Future Directions” aim to identify priority areas and possible upcoming research efforts. Read these Future Directions for Branch, Center, and Division Research in the reports to the NICHD Advisory Council.
  • All Reports to the NICHD Advisory Council (including those published before 2005)
• NICHD Scientific Reports and Publications
• NICHD Strategic Plans and Subplans
  • From Cells to Selves: The NICHD Strategic Plan
  • All NICHD Strategic Plans and Subplans

NIH Links

The following links provide information on NIH's non-ARRA funding opportunities, application instructions, grant programs, and rules and regulations.

• How to Apply for NIH funding
• NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Overview
• NIH Standard Terms and Conditions (PDF - 19.26 KB)
• Other NIH Funding Opportunities (NIH Guide)