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Office of Extramural Research

    

OER: Peer Review Policy and Issues

Introduction

Applications for support from the NIH are evaluated initially by peer review groups composed of scientists from the extramural research community. The objective of the initial peer review is to evaluate and rate the scientific and technical merit of the proposed research or research training. The Office of Extramural Research (OER) manages the development and implementation of policies and procedures that pertain to peer review conducted in all components of the NIH.

Peer review of applications submitted to the NIH takes place in multiple steps. The initial step of the peer review process takes place in Scientific Review Groups (SRGs) that are managed by Scientific Review Administrators (SRAs) who are located in the Institutes and Centers that are components of the NIH. For example, the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) is one of the NIH components that manage the scientific review groups that evaluate investigator-initiated applications. In addition, the Review Branches of the awarding institutes and centers (ICs) manage scientific review groups that evaluate applications submitted in response to special solicitations such as Request for Applications (RFA's), and for unique programs.

Rosters of the membership of NIH Scientific Review Groups are available for standing review committees as well as Special Emphasis Panels. Additional information on about application referral & peer review can be found on the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) web site.

The second level of peer review is carried out by the NIH National Advisory Councils. These Councils are composed of scientists from the extramural research community and public representatives (NIH National Advisory Council Rosters). These councils ensure that the NIH receives advice from a cross-section of the US population in the process of its deliberation and decisions (Meeting Schedule of NIH National Advisory Councils).

Overview of Peer Review Practices and Guidelines

Peer Review Policy Documents

OER Grants: Current News Flashes & Archives

Peer Review Oversight Group

The function of the Peer Review Oversight Group (PROG) is to advise and make recommendations to the Deputy Director for Extramural Research, NIH, and the Director, NIH, on the development and implementation of policies pertaining to the monitoring of, coordination of, and evaluation of peer review conducted at the NIH, to ensure that the review processes keep pace with current advances in research and that the peer reviewer expertise is appropriate for the needs of science.

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