If the required information is not contained within the application, the review will be deferred until the information is provided. Peer reviewers will address specifically whether the research plan in the application conforms to these policies. All applications are required to address these policies. NIH funding components will not award grants that do not comply with these policies. Secondary review will be by the assigned National Advisory Council.
Applications compete on the basis of scientific merit.
93.846, Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research. 42 CFR Part 52 and 45 CFR Part 74. This program is not subject to intergovernmental review requirements of Executive Order 12372 or Health Systems Agency review. .