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About the NIH Center for Scientific Review

Learn more about the scope and role of CSR at NIH.

Integrity & Fairness in Peer Review

Learn how CSR strives to reduce or prevent bias from infiltrating the peer review process.

Navigating NIH

Understand the structure of NIH and how to successfully navigate the grants process.

Resources and Programs for NIH Grant Applicants

An infographic for the NIH grant application process with preparation tips for both scientists and organization administrative offices.

Become a Scientific Review Officer at the NIH Center for Scientific Review

Play a pivotal role in ensuring the NIH peer review process identifies the most promising research grant applications.

The Basics of Fellowship Peer Review

Understand the elements of a strong application, scored review criteria, identifying a study section, who to talk to and when, and more.

Top Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Understand who/when to contact about your application; study section assignments; and application status updates.

Last updated: 07/17/2025 13:55