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When NIH awards a grant, we are formalizing our partnership with the recipient to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and policies. This protects the integrity of the overall scientific endeavor. Learn more about what happens between peer review through award for applicants whose applications have been deemed highly meritorious in the scientific peer review process.
Funding Decisions
Learn about NIH’s consistent and unified approach for making application funding decisions.
Just-in-Time (JIT) Information
If your application fared well in review and the NIH Institute or Center considers your application fundable, NIH staff may reach out with a request to include Just-in-Time (JIT) information. Note that this request is not an indicator of an award decision.
Notice of Award (NoA)
The Notice of Award (NoA) is the official grant award document notifying the recipient and others that an award has been made.
Accepting the Award
Recipients accept an NIH award by drawing down or requesting funds. (Congratulations!)