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 focuses on timely submissions, emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines, with applications due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization. While submission of Letters of Intent is optional, it is encouraged, with a due date set 30 days prior to the full proposal deadline. The guidelines suggest the grant supports organized planning and early communication between applicants and the grantor, although specifics on the causes or principles supported are not provided.