NIH Modular Research Grant Applications

Background

The modular grant application format is an extension of NIH's streamlining and reinvention initiatives, designed to focus the attention of investigators, their institutions, peer re-viewers, and NIH staff on science rather than budget details.

• Features at a Glance
•  Frequently Asked Questions
• Grants Policy Statement: Modular Applications and Awards Section

Application Instructions and Forms

• How to Apply - Application Guide: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.htm
  • Modular Budget Sample: Same Modules (PDF - 189 KB)
  • Modular Budget Sample: Variable Modules (PDF - 188 KB)

NIH Guide Notices

• NIH Announces Requirement for Detailed (Non-Modular) Budget Submissions for All Competing Grant Applications from Foreign (Non-U.S.) Institutions (08/23/2006)
• NIH Announces Revised Policy: Applications that Include Consortium/Contractual Facilities and Administrative Costs (11/02/2004)
• Modular Grant Applications:  Modifications and Update (1/24/2000)
• Modular Grant Application and Award (12/15/1998) - Original guidelines for submitting Modular Grant Proposals to NIH

Current Data and Evaluation Information

• NIH Modular Grants: Data Charts (03/05/2007) (PowerPoint - 1.81 MB)
• Modular Outcome Evaluation (05/2005)

Historical Documents

• Modular Grant Application Update:  Peer Review  (02/08/2000) (PDF - 76 KB) 
• NIH Introduces Modular Grant Applications (11/09/1999)
• News Release:  Modular Grants Announced by Dr. Varmus (01/21/1999)
• Modular Applications and Awards (01/07/1999)

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