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CTIS
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:36

CDMA
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Thu, 07/17/2025 - 13:40

EITA
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ITD
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:36

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

BBHV
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:36

Submission Process
Most competing grant applications to NIH require electronic submission using the SF424 (R&R) application forms. Electronic submission involves two separate systems working together – the federal portal Grants.gov and the NIH eRA Commons. The Office of Extramural Research provides information on…
Fri, 06/20/2025 - 14:32

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

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…
Mon, 10/15/2018 - 17:04

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 application…
Fri, 06/20/2025 - 14:33

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

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

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

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

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