Grants Application and Awards Process

Explore resources to understand the grants application process and peer review of awards.

NIH-Wide Resources

• All About Grants Podcasts
  The Office of Extramural Research (OER) talks to NIH staff members about the ins and outs of NIH funding.
• NIH Grants Process Overview
  Learn about each step in the NIH grants process from planning to apply to post-award reporting. Information is also available as a PDF.
• Resources and Programs for NIH Grant Applicants
  The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) shares key information to assist scientists seeking NIH grants.
• Fundamentals of NIH Grants Process and Need to Know Resources
  A walk-through of the grants process and an overivew of key resources and websites you will need to be successful.
• Virtual NIH Grants Conference and PreCon Events
  Explore materials from the last NIH Grants Conference, held in February 2023.
• Understand Staff Roles
  Understand the roles of NIH staff to help you contact the right person at each phase of the process.
• Understanding What Program Officials Can and Can’t Do for You
  Having a clear understanding of what POs can and can't do for you will help you make the most of your interactions.

Institute/Center-Specific Resources

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID): 
  NIAID Funding News
  NIAID's e-newsletter provides funding, policy, and other information to the extramural research community and Institute staff.
• National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS): 
  Dialogue with Institutional Leaders About Successfully Navigating NIH
  Review presentation materials from this two-day conference featuring senior leaders across NIH.
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS):
  Determining Your Funding Likelihood
  Learn how funding decisions at NINDS are made and determine the likelihood your application may be funded.