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NIH modifies its modular grants application The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a number of modifications to the modular grant application, with the changes effective for the September application cycle. The major changes include: The budget must now provide a narrative for all personnel by position, role, and level of effort, including consultants and any “to be appointed” positions. Previously, this information was only required of key personnel. Beginning Sept. 1, grants not submitted in accordance with the modular grant application requirements will be rejected and not reviewed. Applications will be considered non-compliant, for example, if the requested direct cost budget is not in modules of $25,000 for all years of support for requests up to $250,000 per year; a detailed itemized categorical budget is provided; or if the biographical sketch lists “Current and Pending Support” instead of or in addition to the required information. Other changes can be found on the NIH website at <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-00-046.html>   For more information, call the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at 792-3838.