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CSR’s primary role is to handle the receipt and review of all grant applications that NIH receives. NIH separates the review process from funding decisions.
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Reviewers are critical to our mission to see that NIH grant applications receive, fair, independent, expert, and timely scientific reviews. We appreciate the generosity with which reviewers give their time.
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Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Groups, SRGs). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.
Review Meetings
Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Groups, SRGs). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.
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News
Dr. Mark Caprara named Director of the Division of Basic and Integrative Biological Sciences
The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) has named Dr. Mark Caprara Director of its Division of Basic and Integrative Biological Sciences (DBIB).
Dr. Emily Foley named Director of the Division of Neuroscience, Development and Aging
The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) has named Dr. Emily Foley Director of its Division of Neuroscience, Development and Aging.
NIH Centralizes Peer Review to Improve Efficiency and Strengthen Integrity
Today the National Institutes of Health is announcing plans to centralize peer review
View More CSR and Peer Review News
Sign Up for Review Matters blog notices to stay informed
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NIH Review Revealed
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Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program
Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program
The ECR program aims to educate qualified scientists without prior CSR review experience to develop skills as a reviewer and to provide experience that might make them more competitive applicants.
Advice for SBIR/STTR Applicants
Find step-by-step instructions to apply for SBIR and STTR grants along with contact touchpoints at each step.
Reviewer Recommendations via Scientific Societies
Scientific societies may use our online portal to recommend scientists for service on review panels.
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Skip to main content
U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services
CSR Extranet
Staff Directory
Contact
CSR
For Applicants
CSR’s primary role is to handle the receipt and review of all grant applications that NIH receives. NIH separates the review process from funding decisions.
For Reviewers
Reviewers are critical to our mission to see that NIH grant applications receive, fair, independent, expert, and timely scientific reviews. We appreciate the generosity with which reviewers give their time.
Study Sections
Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Groups, SRGs). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.
Review Meetings
Applications are reviewed in study sections (Scientific Review Groups, SRGs). Review Branches (RBs) are clusters of study sections based on scientific discipline.
Evaluation Initiatives
Access data visualizations, reports, and analytical tools to track progress.
About CSR
Report
your review integrity concerns.
Report
your concerns about unfair review.
Learn more
about integrity & fairness in review.
Learn about the new Simplified Review Framework
Revisions to the NIH Fellowship Review and Application Process
Learn About the Benefits of CSR's Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program
- or -
Use the Assisted Referral Tool
For Applicants
Explore resources to assist in the planning, writing, and submitting of a successful application.
For Reviewers
Explore tools and guidance for the successful reviewing, critiquing, and scoring of applications.
Latest News & Policy Changes
Policy
Refer to the
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
for recent policy changes.
It is recommended that all NIH applicants
subscribe to the NIH Guide
in order to stay informed.
News
Dr. Mark Caprara named Director of the Division of Basic and Integrative Biological Sciences
The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) has named Dr. Mark Caprara Director of its Division of Basic and Integrative Biological Sciences (DBIB).
Dr. Emily Foley named Director of the Division of Neuroscience, Development and Aging
The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) has named Dr. Emily Foley Director of its Division of Neuroscience, Development and Aging.
NIH Centralizes Peer Review to Improve Efficiency and Strengthen Integrity
Today the National Institutes of Health is announcing plans to centralize peer review
View More CSR and Peer Review News
Sign Up for Review Matters blog notices to stay informed
Submit
Video
NIH Review Revealed
Video
Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program
Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program
The ECR program aims to educate qualified scientists without prior CSR review experience to develop skills as a reviewer and to provide experience that might make them more competitive applicants.
Advice for SBIR/STTR Applicants
Find step-by-step instructions to apply for SBIR and STTR grants along with contact touchpoints at each step.
Reviewer Recommendations via Scientific Societies
Scientific societies may use our online portal to recommend scientists for service on review panels.
Contact Us
X
YouTube
More Social Media from NIH
National Institutes of Health
,
Center for Scientific Review
6701 Rockledge Drive MSC 7768
,
Bethesda MD 20817
(301) 435-1111