National Institutes of Health Research Plan

FOR APPLICATIONS DUE AFTER JANUARY 25, 2010

Restructured Research Plan (Section 5.5)

1.  Introduction to Application (Resubmission or Revision Applications only)
2. Specific Aims
3. Research Strategy
   1. Significance
   2. Innovation
   3. Approach
      - Preliminary Studies for New Applications
      - Progress Report for Renewal/Revision Applications

1. Introduction to Application (Resubmission or Revision Applications only)
2. Specific Aims
3. Background and Significance
4. Preliminary Studies/Progress Report
5. Research Design and Methods

Enhancing Peer Review at NIH: Details of Application Changes

Enhancing Peer Review at NIH: Table of Page Limits