How Your Application Is Reviewed
Review Process
Most applications for NIH funding are reviewed by Center for Scientific Review (CSR) study sections (CSR).
NCCAM Special Emphasis Panels (SEPs) review R21, Phase III, and multi-site clinical trial applications assigned to NCCAM, as well as applications in response to NCCAM RFAs and PAs. For an example of who reviews the applications, see past rosters of NCCAM SEPs (NIH).
Additional information about the NIH application review process:
- Announcing Initial Implementation Timeline for Enhancing Peer Review (NIH)
- What Happens to Your Research Project Grant Application (R01/R21) After It Is Received for Peer Review (CSR)
- Policy, Procedure and Review Guidelines (CSR)
Submit and Retrieve Grant Information at eCommons
Once you've applied for NIH funding, register for access to electronic research administration via eCommons. eCommons is used by
- grant applicants for retrieving critiques from application reviews
- current grantees for submitting their annual progress reports and other critical interactions with NIH