APA Science Policy News
Science Directorate
January 2013
APA Science Policy News (January 2013)
A few faces to watch in the new Congress
NIH to implement multiple initiatives to increase diversity of scientific workforce
Strategies include mentored research program for undergraduates and scrutiny of peer review process.
NICHD celebrates 50th anniversary and sets goals for next decade
Goals include ambitious agenda for behavior and cognition research.
Joint council meeting addresses future of NIH substance abuse research
The Advisory Councils for NIAAA, NIDA and NCI met in December to discuss the new functional integration plan
NIH continues implementation of IOM’s recommendations for LGBTI health research
NICHD and NIMHD will lead efforts to promote new research and training.
Application window opens for Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellowship
White House Office of Science & Technology Policy briefs social and behavioral science community
Philip Rubin, PhD, OSTP’s principal assistant director for science, discussed the need for continued engagement from scientific societies as the issue of budget sequestration looms again this spring
Advisory Council on National Alzheimer’s Plan meets
Research update includes announcement of new awards
PCORI introduces open innovation challenge
OBSSR launches new blog
The Connector will feature commentary from Director Bob Kaplan and keep readers informed of the office’s activities and announcements
