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Key Dates amd Application Forms

RFA Announced - September 28, 2007
» View 2008 - R21 RFA

» View 2008 - R03 RFA
» Get a copy of PHS 398
» Four months to the application deadline Check with the Program Officers if you have questions.

Letter of Intent - R21: October 20, 2007; RO3: October 21, 2007
» Recommended but not required.
» Helps program officers plan for peer review.

Application Deadline - R21: November 20, 2007; R03: November 21, 2007
» No excuses, no late applications.
» Your application must be in the office to be considered.

Peer Review - February/March 2008
» Organized by the program Scientific Review Officer special review peer review panel.
» Organized to evaluate the applications.

Funding Decisions - May 2008
»ORI, NINR, and other participating programs make funding recommendations based on priority scores, available funds, and program priorities.
»Final approval by ORI, NINR, and other participating programs.

Award Announcements - July 2008
» Notice of award sent to successful applicant.
» Unsuccessful applicants receive letter with reviewers comments.