Office of Research and Project Administration

NIH-Wide Supplement Initiatives

Institute/Center (IC) specific calendar

General guidelines and advice

General Comment

The next several cycles of regular NIH submissions (regular R01s, R21s) may be less competitive than in the recent past because (i) many PIs are likely to be responding to stimulus opportunities and (ii) many currently pending applications will be “sucked out” of the system as they are funded using ARRA monies. Thus, there may be a favorable “window” for regular grant applications over the next 1-2 grant cycles.

Important General Advice on Supplements:

Supplement initiatives vary considerably between different NIH Institutes & Centers (ICs). It is strongly suggested that you contact your Program Officer (PO) by email or phone & discuss your plans in advance of submission. For those faculty whose PO is not responsive/accessible, it is suggested that you contact the Director of the Institute for guidance. Questions of a general nature may also be directed to your ORPA RA.

This website includes summary information by NIH IC; a summary list of NIH IC Web Sites for Supplements and Revisions to Active NIH Grants with Recovery Act Funds may also be accessed at: http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/ic_supp.html

Guidance for Administrative Supplements (NOT-OD-09-056)

Guidance for Supplements for Competitive Revision Applications (aka Revision Applications) (NOT-OD-09-058)

Guidance for Administrative Supplements for Summer Students and Science Educators (NOT-OD-09-060)

Summary of Institute Specific Requirements

Summary of Due date by Supplement type and IC (excel spreadsheet)

Institute/Center (IC) specific calendar/General guidelines and advice (complete info as a single PDF for easy download)

Note that NIH is regularly updating their information; please also check your specific IC’s ARRA site for current information and guidelines