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If you receive a favorable review outcome, you may be asked to submit additional information. If you don't receive a favorable review outcome, reach out to your Program Official to discuss next steps.
Assess Fundability
After your application is reviewed, find its score the eRA Commons system within 3 business days and your summary statement within about 30 days. Review the summary statement's critiques. The program official listed at the top of the summary statement may be able to provide guidance on the likelihood of funding and advise you on your next steps.
There may be a delay of several months for NIH to determine fundability at the beginning of fiscal years, depending on the status of NIH budget appropriations.
NIH uses a consistent and unified NIH-wide Funding Decisions approach for the most meritorious science, addressing health priorities, and supporting a robust biomedical workforce.
Next Steps if Funding is Not Likely
The NIH receives thousands of applications for each application receipt round and competition for funding can be fierce. If the original application is not funded or unlikely to succeed, applicants may:
- Revise and resubmit the application, making changes that address reviewer concerns.
- Create and submit a new application.
Learn more in the Next Steps FAQ and consider reaching out to the assigned NIH program official for guidance.