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Careful preparation saves time, resources and will help you build a solid application. A panel of experts reviews all grant applications submitted to the NIH in a process known as peer review. Although several factors contribute to whether your application will be funded, great emphasis is placed on this evaluation and how the reviewers rate the scientific merit of your proposal. The following sections describe the criteria reviewers employ to evaluate applications. Read them carefully for helpful hints on the information and content you should include in the application to garner a favorable evaluation.

In addition, tips have been provided for demonstrating to reviewers and NIH staff the high quality of the personnel involved, available research resources, and the applicant institution's support of the project. Special instructions for new investigators and foreign applicants are provided, as well.