IHSI Events
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers the review and scoring criteria for NIH proposals and the intricacies of the NIH peer review process. Participants will learn how to tailor their proposal to fit the NIH criteria.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmYour grant went through peer review, but didn’t get funded. Now what? This session will address how to respond to the reviewers’ comments, interpret critiques, and use feedback from reviewers or mentors to improve your grant proposal.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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8:30 - 11:30 amIlini Union, Room ALearn to develop research dissemination plans for your community-engaged research projects with actionable approaches to communicating findings in ways that are responsive, accessible, and meaningful to the communities they serve.
Friday, March 27, 2026
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10:30 noonUrbana Free LibraryExplore why understanding history matters for research and community impact. After viewing the Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad exhibit and brief partner remarks, join a panel discussion on how historical awareness should shape research priorities, advance social justice, and strengthen community trust.