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

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Continuous Submission
Which applications qualify for the Continuous Submission program? Who is eligible for Continuous Submission? Does this opportunity apply to new applications only? How are applications with multiple Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) handled? What is the last date I can submit…
Thu, 04/27/2023 - 10:46

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…
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:25

Premise, Rigor, Sex as a Biological Variable
Does the NIH policy on rigor and transparency apply to all types of NIH grants? Where in grant applications should applicants address the four focus areas of the NIH policy on rigor and transparency? What is the difference between "rigor of the prior research" and "significance"? Should…
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:38

Vertebrate Animals
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…
Mon, 10/15/2018 - 16:12

Clinical Trials
If I’m not sure whether NIH would consider my proposal a clinical trial, what should I do? What is different about Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) that allow applications proposing clinical trials? Why are Trainees or Fellows not allowed to lead an independent clinical trial? What…
Thu, 04/27/2023 - 10:43

Conflict of Interest/Confidentiality
I’m extremely busy this semester and don’t see how I can finish all my critiques in time. What’s the harm in asking my senior postdoc to help me out? The rules say that I can’t share applications with someone who has not been officially designated to participate in the peer review meeting. How…
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:39

Investigator Career Stage Benefits
How does NIH describe an Early Stage Investigator (ESI)? What are the advantages of early stage investigator (ESI) status? I am an Early Stage Investigator (ESI) but this designation does not appear when I view the grant folder in the NIH Commons. How can I correct the information? If, during…
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 09:25

Post Submission Materials Policy
May I submit many post submission items, or only one?Why is there a 30-day cutoff for notification that a paper has been accepted?Will NIH accept articles that have been accepted for publication?Why aren’t late-breaking research findings allowed as post-submission material?May I submit newly-…
Tue, 01/30/2024 - 13:21

Materials for Fellowships
With the elimination of the five-day grace period for Reference Forms (F) and Reference letters (K) in support of fellowship and career development applications, do my referees have to submit their Reference Forms (F) or letters (K) before the receipt date for the application? If an F or K…
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:44

Model Organisms
For purposes of NIH policy, which organisms are considered “model organisms,” and which are related research “resources” that must be added? How will the adequacy of my sharing and distribution plan be evaluated? What is expected of Scientific Review Officers (SROs) and reviewers? For…
Mon, 10/15/2018 - 16:12

Small Business: SBIR/STTR
Who is included in the small business peer-review study sections? What are the differences between the SBIR and STTR programs? What is a Fast-track award? How do I become an NIH SBIR/STTR application reviewer? Who is included in the small business peer-review study sections? Small business…
Tue, 10/23/2018 - 09:58

R15 Specific
When multiple PD/PIs are proposed, must all PD/PIs and all institutions involved be AREA-eligible? Can I have a collaborator who is at an ineligible institution? When multiple PD/PIs are proposed, must all PD/PIs and all institutions involved be AREA-eligible? Yes, each PD/PI must have an…
Tue, 04/16/2019 - 16:01

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Benefits
Benefits of the ECR Program Work side-by-side with some of the most accomplished researchers in your field to help NIH identify the most promising grant applications Learn how reviewers determine overall impact scores Improve your own grant writing skills by getting an insider’s view of how…
Fri, 11/08/2019 - 10:01

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Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:43

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HSS
Mon, 01/09/2023 - 12:14

EPH
Thu, 05/11/2023 - 13:29

CCHI
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CTH
Mon, 01/09/2023 - 12:08

Conflict of Interest/Confidentiality
I’m extremely busy this semester and don’t see how I can finish all my critiques in time. What’s the harm in asking my senior postdoc to help me out? Which relationships constitute a conflict of interest in initial peer review? Which relationships do NOT constitute a conflict? Are training…
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:39

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

Premise, Rigor, Sex as a Biological Variable
Does the NIH policy on rigor and transparency apply to all types of NIH grants? Where in grant applications should applicants address the four focus areas of the NIH policy on rigor and transparency? I’m confused about the term “scientific premise or rigor” and how it is different from “…
Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:09

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