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Application Submission and Referral
The policy says there is a two week late window after the due date during which time NIH might accept a late application. How is that late window calculated?I'm a reviewer, can I submit my application late?Can I get approval in advance from NIH to submit my application late?What is allowed in the…
Fri, 06/20/2025 - 14:32

Evaluation of Unallowable Resubmission and Overlapping Applications
While there is no administrative requirement that the science in a new A0 application be substantively different from any previously reviewed submission, it is not allowable to have duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time as per 2.3.7.4 Submission of Resubmission…
Mon, 05/09/2022 - 14:21

How Scientists Are Selected to Be Members of a Chartered Review Group
Selection CriteriaScientists must meet general requirements, expertise requirements, and requirements specific to the given study section/scientific review group. Balancing experience and diversity when developing rosters for a scientific review group is one of the most challenging tasks a…
Wed, 01/29/2025 - 17:40

Review Process
I’ve read the definitions of Significance and Overall Impact but the two still seem rather similar. Can you provide some additional guidance? When determining the Overall Impact score, should it equal the arithmetic mean of the scores for the scored review criteria? Is it possible for an…
Mon, 10/15/2018 - 17:03

Role of the Scientific Review Officer
The scientific review officer (SRO) works in partnership with the scientific community to ensure that the scientific review group (study section) identifies the most meritorious science for funding by the institutes and centers. Below are some of the key functions carried out by the SRO. Pre-…
Thu, 07/17/2025 - 13:50

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