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This page provides comprehensive guidance on the NIH biomedical research grant application and review process, including preparation steps, information on data management and sharing, finding funding opportunities, advice from program staff, and details about the peer review system and post-review procedures like Just-in-Time requests.
Preparing and submitting an NIH biomedical research grant application is a major undertaking that requires good preparation and organization: How-to information for planning, writing, and submitting your application. NIH implemented a new Data Management and Sharing Policy on January 25, 2023. NIGMS supports both unsolicited, investigator-initiated research, as well as projects/programs defined as Institute high-priority areas. Before you apply, we strongly suggest that you get advice from a program officer. Peer review is the cornerstone of the NIH grants process, helping ensure that applications are evaluated in a way that is fair, equitable, timely, and free of bias. The page covers various stages from application preparation to review and post-review steps, including understanding summary statements and Just-in-Time procedures.