CSR’s primary role is to handle the receipt and review of all grant applications that NIH receives. NIH separates the review process from funding decisions.
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.
Study Sections
Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Groups, SRGs). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.
Review Meetings
Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Groups, SRGs). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.
Evaluation Initiatives
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CSR Accessibility Policy
The Web pages of the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) are currently being modified to make them accessible to all users and compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies. During this time, it is possible that you may encounter problems when accessing…
How does NIH describe an Early Stage Investigator (ESI)?
What are the advantages of early stage investigator (ESI) status?
How does NIH describe an Early Stage Investigator (ESI)?
An ESI, or Early Stage Investigator, is a Program Director / Principal Investigator (PD/PI) who has completed…
How has the Vertebrate Animals Section (VAS) of the application changed?
What are the VAS criteria that must be addressed?
Do applicants describe all proposed procedures on animals in the VAS?
Do applicants describe and justify the sex of the animals proposed in the VAS? Do applicants justify…
Dr. Noni Byrnes is Director of the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this capacity, she leads a staff of more than 500 scientific, support and contract personnel and manages an operating budget of over $130 million.
CSR handles the receipt and…