1. PACCS Internal Grant Review Process: Preproposal due 2 months before NIH Deadline (Stage 1)(see Deadline Table) – PowerPoint Presented by Applicant Standardized Template Provided – Feedback Provided at Time of Review (Green Light Proceed - Red Light Delay) Final Draft of Application due 1 month before NIH Deadline (Stage 2) – Nonadministrative, Scientific Review of the Main Body of the Application – Reviewed by 2-3 Peers and Written Comments Provided (“Pseudo Pink Sheet”)

2. Stage 1 Summary: Review of major issues (positive or negative). Intention is to create a constructive dialogue to determine whether applicant is ready for submission (in ~ two months). Discuss previous constructive feedback provided by peers and address how the PI has attempted to favorably respond. If major Gaps exist, assist in strategic planning.

3. Additional Details: Program will focus on review of specific NIH- Supported Awards (other agencies considered) – RO1, K-awards, R21s – Participants to Include Tenure-Eligible and Tenured Faculty – Review Board Includes all PACCS Faculty with prior acquisition of RO1, K or R21 Awards. Maintain 3 Review Cycles per year Synchronized with NIH Application Deadlines Notify Dr.s Knoell or Wewers Prior to Stage 1 Deadline if Interested in Review of Application

4. Important Deadlines for PACCS Internal Grant Review Schedule (2010) (Please check NIH Website to Confirm Application Deadlines) R01 new Research Grants NIH DeadlineStage 1Stage 2 February 5 December 5January 5 June 5 April 5May 5 October 5 August 5September 5 K series new Research Career Development February 12December 12January 12 June 12April 12May 12 October 12August 12September 12 R03, R21, R33, R21/R33, R34, R36 new Other Research Grants February 16December 16January 16 June 16April 16May 16 October 16August 16September 16