The Department of Medicine has established a Grant Study Section to provide department investigators with internal grant reviews by senior investigators.  The goal of the Grant Study Section is to provide objective input, direction, and suggestions for junior faculty who have not had prior independent NIH funding.  The initial focus will be on NIH R01, R03, R21, and K proposals.

Internal reviews should be requested 30 days prior to the NIH published deadline.  Exceptions from reviews will be assessed on a case by case basis.  An explanation of the reason for not submitting a proposal for internal review should be sent to Drs. Gilkeson/Jaffa prior to routing a proposal for submission. 

 We express appreciation to the contribution of senior investigators that will serve as grant reviewers.