Learn about the steps required for an application to proceed from planning and submission through to award and closeout. Drill down to learn more about each step in the process for guidance that can maximize your understanding of the grants process and help you submit a successful grant application. VIDEO OVERVIEW: NIH Grants Process Grants Process Overview (PDF, 908 KB)
Apply for Grant Funding
Application Referral & Review
Pre-Award & Award Process
Get Started
Find and understand funding opportunities, ensure your
research is original, understand your organization's
internal procedures, and prepare to write a competitive
application.
Ensure all registrations are in place,
get familiar with requirements,
and choose which of the available
submission options you will use.
Obtain and complete application
forms following provided instructions.
Find information on developing your
budget and formatting attachments.
Submit your application to NIH. Track
and view your application to verify receipt
and to confirm that the assembled
document
correctly reflects your submission.
Learn the Basics
Plan Your Approach
Prepare to Apply
Write Application
Submit
Applications compliant with NIH policies are assigned to
an NIH Institute or Center and to a scientific
review group for evaluation of scientific and
technical merit.
Applications undergo a rigorous two-stage review. The
first level is carried out primarily by non-federal scien
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tists, while the second is performed by Advisory
Councils or Boards.
Applicants who have scored well submit "just-in-time"
information. Final administrative reviews are conducted
and Notice of Award documents are sent to successful
applicants.
NIH monitors grants carefully. Active monitoring includes
reports and correspondence from the grantee, audit
reports, site visits, and other information.
Pre-Award & Award Process
Post-Award Monitoring & Reporting
Peer Review
Receipt & Referral
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6-8 Weeks Before Submission]
[Submit early!]
[Month 1 After Submission]
[Months 7-10 After Submission]
[Months 2-8 After Submission]
[Duration of Award]
Learn how NIH approaches grant funding and how your
research fits into our research portfolio. Make sure to
explore the different types of grant programs offered
at NIH, along with the eligibility requirements.