NIH Funding Resources

Search and analyze NIH-funded research projects, investigators, publications, and patents. The most comprehensive public database of NIH awards.

The official publication for all NIH Funding Opportunity Announcements, policy notices, and programmatic announcements. Updated weekly.

The federal government's centralized portal for finding and applying to all federal grant opportunities, including NIH grants. Required for electronic submission.

NIH's electronic research administration portal for managing grant applications, checking status, viewing summary statements, and completing Just-in-Time requirements.

Responsible for organizing peer review of NIH grant applications. Find study sections, review rosters, and information about the review process.

Central hub for NIH grants policy, application instructions, forms, and training resources for the extramural research community.

NIH tool for analyzing the influence and translation of scientific publications through citation metrics, including the Relative Citation Ratio (RCR).

Real, funded NIH applications with reviewer comments. One of the best resources for understanding what a successful application looks like.

Official NIH guidance on writing each section of a grant application, from specific aims to budget justification.

Blog from the NIH Office of Extramural Research covering peer review policies, funding trends, and practical advice for applicants.

Comprehensive official instructions for completing and submitting NIH grant applications, including formatting requirements and page limits.

Free career planning tool for scientists that helps assess skills, explore career paths, and set professional development goals.

Resources from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences on predoctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty training programs and funding opportunities.

Information about research training and career opportunities within the NIH intramural program, including postdoctoral fellowships and staff scientist positions.

Program that allows early-career researchers to participate in NIH peer review, providing valuable insight into the review process and strengthening future applications.

Downloadable bulk data files of NIH awards, publications, patents, and clinical studies for custom analysis and research.

Analyze publication influence using the Relative Citation Ratio, Approximate Potential to Translate, and other NIH-developed bibliometric indicators.

A federal portal that provides access to research funding data from multiple agencies, including NSF and other non-NIH funders. Useful for cross-agency comparison.

Official NIH statistics on extramural grants including success rates, funding levels, demographics of the research workforce, and trends over time.

Visualize NIH funding trends by keyword, research area, or institute over time. Identify growing fields and shifting funding priorities.

Search for principal investigators who have recently received NIH grants in your research area. Find potential collaborators and mentors.

Browse recently approved NIH grants updated each week. Stay current on new awards across all NIH institutes and centers.

Look up a specific PI to see their NIH funding history, active grants, and publication impact. Useful for identifying potential mentors or collaborators.

Step-by-step guide to the NIH grant application process, from choosing the right mechanism to submitting your application.

A detailed walkthrough of writing the most important page of your NIH grant application, with structure templates and common pitfalls to avoid.

Analysis of NIH success rate data, how pay lines are set, and strategies for improving your chances of funding.

How study sections work, how to choose the right one, and what to expect during peer review.

Comprehensive guide to the K99/R00 mechanism, including eligibility, timeline, and tips for a competitive application.

Analysis of the latest NIH funding data, emerging research areas, and budget outlook for the coming fiscal year.