Background

The modular grant application format is an extension of NIH's streamlining and reinvention initiatives, designed to focus the attention of investigators, their institutions, peer re-viewers, and NIH staff on science rather than budget details.

• Features at a Glance
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Grants Policy Statement (12/2003):  Modular Applications and Awards Section
• Review of Modular Research Grant Applications 

Application Instructions and Forms

• SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission Information for NIH
• Modular Budget Guidelines (MS Word - 2.87 MB) – Version 2 (see Section 5.4)
• Modular Budget Sample: Same Modules (PDF - 27 KB)
• Modular Budget Sample: Variable Modules (PDF - 26 KB)

NIH Guide Notices

• NIH Announces Requirement for Detailed (Non-Modular) Budget Submissions for All Competing Grant Applications from Foreign (Non-U.S.) Institutions (08/23/2006)
• NIH Announces Revised Policy: Applications that Include Consortium/Contractual Facilities and Administrative Costs (11/02/2004)
• Modular Grant Applications:  Modifications and Update (1/24/2000)
• Modular Grant Application and Award (12/15/1998) - Original guidelines for submitting Modular Grant Proposals to NIH

Current Data and Evaluation Information

• NIH Modular Grants: Data Charts (03/05/2007) (PowerPoint - 1.81 MB)
• Modular Outcome Evaluation (05/2005)

Historical Documents

• Modular Grant Application Update:  Peer Review  (02/08/2000) (PDF - 76 KB) 
• NIH Introduces Modular Grant Applications (11/09/1999)
• News Release:  Modular Grants Announced by Dr. Varmus (01/21/1999)
• Modular Applications and Awards (01/07/1999)

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