NCCIH Research Blog

I’m reaching out today with a reminder that as of January 25, 2025, applications submitted in response to most notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) for research project grant mechanisms will be evaluated using the simplified peer review framework (SRF), as I described in an October blog post. It’s also important to ensure that you are using the FORMS-I package because applications using the wrong FORMS application package will be administratively withdrawn prior to peer review. 

There is a wealth of resources available outlining the changes associated with SRF and the FORMS-I application package. For a one-stop website for applicants, I’d recommend bookmarking Applicant Guidance for Simplifying the Review Framework for Most Research Project Grants, which outlines all of the changes and provides tips for submitting your next application. 

While implementation of the SRF does not directly change the format of applications submitted to impacted NOFOs, I recommend being aware of these changes in how reviewers will be instructed to assess and review applications, so your application can be focused and structured with this in mind. 

For More Information

• Upcoming Changes to Enhance Peer Review of NIH Grant Applications
• Change Is in the Air for RPG and NRSA Grants
• Changes to Institutional Training Grant Applications To Support Biomedical Workforce, Discovery