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.
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.
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 Panels & Dates
Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Group, SRG). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.
Dr. Juraj Bies received his Ph.D. in cancer genetics from the Scientific Council for Molecular Biology and Genetics, Slovak Academy of Sciences and Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. He did his postdoctoral training in the field of viral oncogenesis at NIH in the Laboratory of Genetics…
Dr. Jennifer Fiori O’Connell received her Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine investigating the dysregulation of bone morphogenetic protein signaling pathways in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a devastating genetic condition in…
Office of the Director (OD)Dr. Noni Byrnes, Director Dr. Kristin Kramer, Senior Advisor Mr. Jamie Greuber, Executive Assistant to the Director Mr. Robert O'Hearn, Program Specialist Dr. Bruce Reed, Deputy Director Ms. Yvette Alston, Management…
Dr. Aisha Walker comes to CSR/IVBH with expertise in vascular biology and hematology after years of conducting research related to Sickle Cell Disease. She received her Ph.D. in cell biology and anatomy from Augusta University in Augusta, GA. Her graduate work examined the regeneration of blood…
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…
Prior to the meeting, reviewers are assigned to your application.
Your scientific review officer (SRO) will analyze the content of your application, check for completeness and compliance with policies, and decide which reviewers can best evaluate it.
Reviewers have access to your application…
What is sexual harassment?
Who should I contact if I have concerns that sexual harassment is affecting an NIH-funded project?
What is sexual harassment?
Actions contributing to sexual harassment include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct…