Learn What Reviewers Say About Implementing the Simplified Review Framework

NIH implemented its Simplified Review Framework (SRF) for the peer review of the majority of competing research project grant (RPG) applications in summer 2025. How is it going?

The Center for Scientific Review interviewed study section chairs about their impressions of peer review under SRF, then published four video excerpts:

• Implementing SRF With a Focus on Importance of Research – September 17, 2025
• Encouraging the Evaluation of Risk – September 17, 2025
• Impact of SRF on Review Meeting Discussions – September 9, 2025
• How SRF Changed Reviewers’ Approach – September 9, 2025

Learn more about Simplifying Review of Research Project Grant Applications and how it is meant to help scientific peer reviewers identify the strongest, highest-impact research for funding consideration by NIH.

On a review-related note, don’t miss our November 2025 Nexus article on “Emergency Modifications to NIH Peer Review” through the May 2026 Advisory Council round.