A guide to NIH grant programs / Samuel M. Schwartz, Mischa E. Friedman.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.

xii, 296 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 291) and index

NIH mission and organization -- Budget and legislation -- Extramural support mechanisms -- Application preparation -- Referral system -- Peer review system -- Division of research grants study section review -- Institute review -- National Advisory Councils -- Program management -- Decision points and communications and appeals -- Areas of special interest -- Valuable sources of information -- Grant application form PHS 398 instructions -- Extramural support mechanisms -- Extramural support mechanisms for underrepresented minorities -- DRG study section assignment areas -- Institute review committee referral guidelines.