For Applicants

CSR’s primary role is to handle the receipt and review of ~ 75% of the grant applications that NIH receives. NIH separates the review process from funding decisions.

Reviewer Recruitment
Meeting Overview
Guidelines & Templates
Tools & Technology
Travel & Reimbursement
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For Reviewers

Reviewers are critical to our mission to see that NIH grant applications receive, fair, independent, expert, and timely scientific reviews. We appreciate the generosity with which reviewers give their time.

News & Policy

The latest news and policy updates from CSR. Read about our outreach programs and publications.

Review Matters blog
Scientific Publications
CSR Peer Review Webinars & Videos
Outreach Resources
CSR News

Study Sections

Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Group, SRG). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.

Review Branches
Standing Study Sections
Small Business & Technology Transfer
Fellowship
Special Emphasis
HIV/AIDS Research
ENQUIRE Reviews

Review Panels & Dates

Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Group, SRG). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.