Grant Process Overview

  1. PI initiates research idea and prepares application


  2. PI submits application


  3. NIH Center for Scientific Review assigns to NCI and to study section


  4. Initial Review Group (NCI or CSR) evaluates for scientific merit


  5. National Cancer Advisory Board recommends action


  6. NCI evaluates program relevance and need


  7. NCI makes funding selections and issues grant awards


  8. NCI monitors programmatic and management business performance of the grant


  9. PI manages funds


  10. PI conducts research
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