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NIH RFI on Peer Review Reporting: Comments Due October 13
NIH has issued NOT-OD-26-088, a Request for Information on proposed changes to how peer review outcomes are reported.
Under the proposal, applicants, NIH program staff, and Institute leadership would no longer receive final overall impact scores or percentile rankings — only broad categories like "most competitive" or "competitive." Comments are due October 13, 2026.
ASCPT has submitted comments opposing the change, which you may read here. We emphasized that scores and percentiles help applicants interpret feedback and revise for resubmission, give NIH staff and Councils the information they need for meaningful and transparent decision-making and oversight, particularly relevant for considering multidisciplinary and translational research like much of what our field produces.
We encourage our members to submit comments, especially from those who rely on scores and percentiles to interpret reviewer feedback and plan resubmissions. You can read the proposed rule and submit your own comment directly at NOT-OD-26-088: Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Changes to Reporting Outcomes from NIH Peer Review.
Have questions or want to share that you submitted a comment? Email us at members@ascpt.org. |
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2027 Annual Meeting: COMING SOON!
We have a few important items for the 2027 Annual Meeting that are just around the corner!
The 2027 Call for Late-Breaking, Encore, and Trials in Progress Abstract Submissions will open in early October. The submission deadline is Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Click here for additional information.
And get ready! The 2027 Annual Meeting Registration Site is set to open in October. Stay tuned for more details soon. |
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OCTOBER 15, 2025, 11:30 AM ET
Coffee with Kristi
Connect directly with ASCPT President, Kristin Bigos, PhD, and engage with fellow colleagues in a dynamic, interactive setting.
Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and collaborate in real-time. Click here to learn more and save your seat! |
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
Signal vs. Noise: Making Digital Health Technologies Work for Drug Development
Presented by the ASCPT Translational Informatics (TI) Community.
Click here for registration information! |
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 – 11:00 AM ET
Extrapolation Strategy Implementation in Pediatric Drug Development: Insights from the US and China
Presented by the ASCPT Oncology (ONC) Community and the Drug Information Association (DIA) China
Click here to learn more! |
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Support the Future of Science!
The Low-to-Middle Income Country (LMIC) Accelerator Program, made possible entirely through donor support, helps researchers in low- and middle-income countries find funding, mentorship, and a voice in the global clinical pharmacology community. Your support makes that same opportunity possible for future cohorts.
Visit our website to give to the ASCPT initiatives you care about most. Mark your calendar, join the global giving movement, and support ASCPT on Giving Tuesday, Tuesday, December 1, 2026! |
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ASCPT Central: How to Connect and Make the Most Out of Your Member Experience
We recently added a new resource page that will make connecting with ASCPT Central easier and more efficient. Visit our ASCPT Central: How to Connect webpage for a quick tutorial on how to access this new community platform and view valuable tips, resources, and answers to any questions so that you can easily connect with other members and visit the Networks and Communities with which you are affiliated to share resources, facilitate discussions, network, collaborate, and innovate. Reach out to the Member Services Team if you have any questions or need assistance. |
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Advantages of Open Access Publication
There are clear advantages when you publish Open Access (OA). According to studies conducted by ASCPT's publisher, Wiley, on average, OA articles are viewed more than 4 times compared to those that are not OA. OA articles are cited +41% compared to those that are not OA, and OA articles receive nearly 5 times as much Altmetric attention as their non-OA comparators. Click here to find out more about publishing Open Access in the ASCPT Journal Family. |
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Take Five: Renew Your Membership for 2027
Renewing now ensures you can take full advantage of exclusive member discounts, such as the soon-to-launch registration rates for the 2027 Annual Meeting. And you also have so much more to discover, including member-exclusive content in the online learning program and ASCPT Central, your community hub where you can connect, collaborate, and innovate.
Membership renewal is one of the most straightforward professional investments you can make and only takes a few minutes at your Member Dashboard. Contact the Member Services Team if you need assistance. |
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Apply Now: PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships
For the first time in its 60-year history, the PhRMA Foundation is opening a second funding cycle in the same calendar year to support additional predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers in 2027. The Foundation is currently accepting letters of intent (LOIs) from PhD students and postdocs conducting research in drug discovery, drug delivery, and translational medicine. Predoctoral fellowships will provide $30,000 per year of stipend support for up to two years. Postdoctoral fellowships will provide $60,000 per year of stipend support for up to two years.
The LOI deadline is October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Visit the website to learn more and register for the October 8 informational session. |
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On a Search for the Next Step in Your Career?
As a valued member of ASCPT, you have access to our Career Center, which offers you a place to find industry-specific jobs with eager employers looking to hire qualified candidates just like you!
Stop sifting through hundreds of jobs that don’t match your career goals. Visit the ASCPT Career Center, create an account or log in, set up a Job Alert, and get notified when jobs that meet your criteria are posted. We look forward to helping your job search succeed! |
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