November 2026
Fri. 6 Nov, 2026
Biostatistics Seminar Series: Variable selection
Fri. 6 Nov, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The NC TraCS Biostatistics Seminar Series is appropriate for those with a basic familiarity with statistics. These seminars introduce topics not often included in STATS 101.
In this seminar Jeff Laux, PhD, will discuss how variables can be selected for inclusion in statistical models.
Please note: This seminar will not be recorded and materials will be shared during the seminar or with documented attendees only. Attendance may be gathered from Zoom attendance reports.
Wed. 11 Nov, 2026
HSL: NIH Common Forms Requirements
Wed. 11 Nov, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
NIH Common Forms Requirements: Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
This session provides an overview of changes to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant application requirements, including new Common Forms that will be required for due dates on or after January 25, 2026.
In particular, this presentation will focus on the Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support forms, which will need to be completed using the SciENcv tool. It will include demonstrations of SciENcv, as well as ORCID iD creation and linking steps. The presentation aims to prepare researchers for the new NIH requirements by providing detailed instructions and resources to ensure compliance.
This program is offered by the Health Sciences Library and led by Katherine Howell. It is part of the Grants and Compliance and Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks.
This session is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Registrants will receive a Zoom link.
Wed. 18 Nov, 2026
HSL: NIH Public Access Policy
Wed. 18 Nov, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
NIH Public Access Policy: What You Need to Know
The 2024 NIH Public Access Policy includes several significant changes from the previous policy, and applies to all NIH-funded manuscripts accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025. Learn more about what has changed, how to comply, and what to expect going forward.
This workshop is offered by the UNC Health Sciences Library and the Scholarly Communications Office, and led by Collin Drummond and Katherine Howell. It is part of the Grants and Compliance and Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks.
This workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email immediately after registration.