Grants Administration Branch On Other Sites: NIH Office of Extramural Research
Grants Policies and Guidelines
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants Policy Statement [grants.nih.gov] is the definitive resource for grants policy. Those interested in applying for a specific grant solicitation will find references and links to relevant policies within the grant announcement.
NHGRI Grants Policies and Guidelines
- 2012 Final Funding Policy for NHGRI
Guidelines for specific NHGRI research funding mechanisms. - Administrative Supplements - NHGRI Guidance
Guidelines for electronic submissions per PA-12-100 .
- NHGRI Appeals Process
Revisions to the NIH policy concerning appeals of the initial peer review process. - NHGRI Commitment to New Investigators
A statement regarding support of new investigators.
NHGRI Guidance to Grantees for Select Prior Approval Requests
This general guidance is given with the premise that the grantee has a working knowledge of the NIH Grants Policy Statement, understands whether an action requires NHGRI prior approval, and has consulted with their Program Director and/or Grants Management Specialist on any unusual aspects.
Guidance herein is for the typical prior approval request — additional information may be required based on unique circumstance for the specific action in question.
- Administrative Supplement Request - Paper Applications
- Revised Aims Request
- No Cost Extension Request
- Change of Institution Request
- Change of PI Request
- Carryover Request
National Institutes of Health Grants Policies and Guidelines
Below is a select listing of extramural policy notices from The NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts and other important grants administration information sources. Links to comprehensive listings of Notices (NOT), Program Announcements (PAs) and Requests for Applications (RFAs) may be found on the NIH Guide Home Page [grants.nih.gov].
- NIH Grants Administration Information Sources [grants.nih.gov]
(December 2006) NIH Grants Administration Information Sources - This page provides links to contact information sources for questions relating to NIH grants administration and to staff directories and funding opportunities that are available on NIH Institute and Center (IC) Web sites. - NIH "Welcome Wagon" Letter [grants.nih.gov]
Information for new grantee organizations. - NIH Announces Revised Policy: Applications that Include Consortium/Contractual
Facilities and Administrative Costs [grants.nih.gov]
(November 2004) - Subscribe to NIH Guide LISTSERV for Weekly TOC E-Mail with New NIH Guide Postings [grants.nih.gov]
The NIH is the principal federal agency responsible for biomedical and behavioral research and research training. As such, it is accountable to Congress and the general public for responsible stewardship of federal research dollars. Sound management of research funds requires oversight by both the recipient institution and the sponsoring agency.
The relationship between NIH and its grantees is predicated on trust. The NIH expects that grantees will properly administer the sponsored activities in accordance with the applicable regulations and policies. See NIH Grants Compliance and Oversight [grants.nih.gov] for additional information.
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Last Updated: May 17, 2012