PACCS Internal Grant Review Process:• Preproposal due 2 months before NIH Deadline (Stage 1)

(see Deadline Table)– PowerPoint Presented by Applicant

• Standardized Template Provided

– Feedback Provided at Time of Review• (Green Light Proceed - Red Light Delay)

• Final Draft of Application due 1 month before NIH Deadline (Stage 2)– Nonadministrative, Scientific Review of the Main Body of the

Application– Reviewed by 2-3 Peers and Written Comments Provided (“Pseudo

Pink Sheet”)

Stage 1 Summary:

• Review of major issues (positive or negative).• Intention is to create a constructive dialogue

to determine whether applicant is ready for submission (in ~ two months).

• Discuss previous constructive feedback provided by peers and address how the PI has attempted to favorably respond.

• If major Gaps exist, assist in strategic planning.

Additional Details:• Program will focus on review of specific NIH-

Supported Awards (other agencies considered)– RO1, K-awards, R21s– Participants to Include Tenure-Eligible and Tenured Faculty– Review Board Includes all PACCS Faculty with prior

acquisition of RO1, K or R21 Awards.

• Maintain 3 Review Cycles per year Synchronized with NIH Application Deadlines

• Notify Dr.s Knoell or Wewers Prior to Stage 1 Deadline if Interested in Review of Application

Important Deadlines for PACCS Internal Grant Review Schedule (2010)

(Please check NIH Website to Confirm Application Deadlines)

• R01

new Research Grants NIH Deadline Stage 1 Stage 2February 5 December 5 January 5June 5 April 5 May 5October 5 August 5 September 5

• K seriesnew Research Career Development

February 12 December 12 January 12June 12 April 12 May 12October 12 August 12 September 12

• R03, R21, R33, R21/R33, R34, R36

new Other Research GrantsFebruary 16 December 16 January 16June 16 April 16 May 16October 16 August 16 September 16