If the required information is not contained within the application, the application will be returned. Peer reviewers will address specifically whether the research plan in the application conforms to these policies. The Department of Health and Human Services has regulations for the protection of human subjects and has developed additional regulations for the protection of children. Specific questions concerning protection of human subjects in research may be directed to NIMH staff members listed under Further Information. Applications kits containing the necessary forms and instructions may be obtained from business offices or offices of sponsored research at most universities, colleges, medical schools, and other major research facilities.
Final review is by the appropriate national advisory council.
Summary statements of IRG discussions are sent to applicants as soon as possible following IRG review. All center applications are to be submitted on the earlier dates. Applications arriving after the above receipt dates are subject to assignment to the next review cycle or may be returned to the applicant without review if requested by the applicant. This announcement is not subject to the intergovernmental review requirements of Executive Order 12372, as implemented through DHHS regulations at 45 CFR Part 100. .