NIMH · Grants

The Grants Process

Step 1 – Getting Started: Learn about NIMH research areas, types of funding opportunities, strategic plans and funding priorities, and recently funded projects.
Step 2 – Applying for Funding: Find out what forms to use, how to apply, when deadlines are, tips for writing a successful application, and all about the transition to electronic grant submission.
Step 3 – Application Assignment and Review Process: Learn what reviewers are looking for in a grant application.
Step 4 – Your Application Has Been Peer Reviewed: Now What?: Find out what happens after a grant is reviewed, how to check the status of your application, and what else you may need to do to complete the application process.
Step 5 – Your Grant Has Been Funded: Congratulations! Understand what you must do, in addition to your research, during the grant period.

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.