The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The grant program outlined encourages timely submission of applications, setting a specific deadline at 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization. Additionally, it endorses the submission of optional but encouraged Letters of Intent 30 days prior to the full proposal deadline. While this summary doesn't specify the broad goals, guiding principles, or specific causes the grant supports, it emphasizes procedural guidelines related to the application process.