The goals of the Modular Budget Research Grant Application initiative are the 1) redefinition of the Research Project Grant as an assistance mechanism, and 2) focusing applicants and peer reviewers on the scientific and technical merit of the proposed research by disengaging them from complex development, evaluation and negotiations of budgets.

• Features at a Glance - Synopsis of the basic features of the Modular Research Grant Application. Power Point Slides on Modular Grant policies, procedures, features and objectives of Modular Applications and Awards.



• Applicants using the new 5/2001 version of the PHS 398 must use the modular budget instructions that begin on page 13 of the application instructions available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html



• 07/24/2000 NIH Guide Notice - NIH Modular Grant Applications: Modifications and Update. The Notice describes: 1) a modification of the instructions for the budget narrative page to now include ALL personnel, 2) the consequences of submission of non-compliant modular applications, 3) an update on the peer review of modular applications, 4) clarification of the instructions for completing the Checklist, and 5) some general reminders for modular grant applications.




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Modular Grants - more helpful information to help you develop an application.

Review of Modular Research Grant Applications - Changes and review issues related to evaluation of Modular Budget Grant Applications.

List of Related Grantee Web Sites - Grantee Web Sites dealing with Implementation of the Modular Research Grant Application process.

Sample Application Documents with Instructions for use with 5/2001 version of the PHS 398:

• Sample Biographical Sketch and instruction for use with the 5/2001 version of the PHS 398 are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/biosketch.pdf (PDF).

Reference Documents and NIH Guide Announcements for Modular Grants:

• NIH Introduces Modular Grant Applications (11/10/1999) - Article from the "OER Connection" concerning Modular Grants.
• Modular Grant Application Update: Peer Review (PDF) (02/08/2000) - Detailed information on Modular Grant Peer Review issues.



• 12/15/98 NIH Guide Notice - Modular Grant Application and Award. Guidelines for submitting Modular Grant proposals to NIH, including R01, R03, R15, R21, R41 and R43 applications.
• Modular Grants Announced by Dr. Varmus (01/21/1999) - NIH News Release - NIH Announces New Grant Application, Review & Award Procedures: Dr. Varmus approves modular grants for the next millennium.

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