Applications are reviewed in Study Sections. Integrated Review Groups (IRGs) are clusters of Study Sections based on scientific discipline.
Review most investigator-initiated research applications (R01, R03, R21, R15, and Ks). Standing study sections have permanent members and temporary members.
Recurring special emphasis panels (SEPs) review Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Technology Transfer Research applications (STTR). They include only temporary members.
Recurring special emphasis panels (SEPs) review individual fellowship grant applications - F30, F31, F32, F33. Temporary members are recruited based on expertise needed for each meeting.
Other one-time or recurring "Special Emphasis Panels" (SEPs) are held to review applications on special topics and members conflict applications. They include only temporary members.
NIH Institutes and Centers also manage many study sections that evaluate applications submitted in response to special solicitations and for unique programs.
To locate scheduled Study Sections based on meeting date, IRG, or study section (for primary use within the NIH community). Listing includes study section meetings for the current review round only.
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