The NIH is holding a Regional Seminar in Chicago, at the Palmer House, October 26-28. General registration for this seminar ends September 1st.
Visit http://regionalseminars.od.nih.gov/chicago2016/ to view the agenda and register for this seminar, which has three tracks: administrators, new investigators, and all interests (you are not limited to staying within one track).
The NSF will be holding a Grants Conference in Pittsburgh at Carnegie Mellon University November 14 and 15. Visit http://www.nsfgrantsconferences.com/ehome/nsf/fall2016/ to view the conference site. Registration begins on September 8th. This conference is excellent for those who want to know more about the NSF's upcoming programs, the merit review process, and proposal preparation.
These research workshops are a great opportunity to meet NIH and NSF program officers and staff. In the past, for example, more than 100 NIH employees were available at one of their regional seminars. Don't miss out!
