NIH Grant and Application Resources
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports medical research that improves health and saves lives. The resources below are intended to assist AACOM membership with preparing successful NIH grant applications and increasing federal research engagement.
Prioritizing Osteopathic Research Opportunities
As osteopathic medical schools continue to grow and educate increasing numbers of students across the country, AACOM supports fully integrating osteopathic medicine into the nation’s federal research infrastructure. AACOM is committed to working to ensure the availability of grant funding from NIH and other sources to advance scholarly research. Federal Funding and Research
About NIH
The NIH consists of 27 institutes and centers, each with grant and contract opportunities. It is important to understand these institutes’ missions and focus in seeking funding to support your research.
NIH Institutes & Centers
Grant Application Guidance
NIH Grants Basics
Review to better understand NIH’s overall structure, eligibility, and how to prepare a competitive
application.
Plan Your Application
Learn about tips and strategies for best organizing your NIH grant application.
NIH Grants vs Contracts
Learn how contracts and grants differ to determine which is best aligned with your
research needs.
NIH Forms and Applications Library
View all forms necessary to apply for, administer, and report on your grant.
RePORT Tool
The Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools website provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research
activities, including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH-supported research.
NIH Alerts & Resources
NIH COVID-19 Information and Resources
Sign up to receive COVID-19 updates from NIH and access information for NIH grant applicants
and recipients.
Open Mike Blog
Dr. Michael Lauer, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, offers advice on how to connect your goals with
the NIH perspective.
NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts
This resource enables researchers to filter funding opportunities by organization,
type of funding, date, and more.
NIH News and Events
Remain in the loop on all the current news related to the NIH and all its activities centered around
the grants process.
Subscribe and Follow
For the latest NIH grants news, sign up for news alerts through OER's Listservs and RSS feeds and follow NIH on X, Facebook, or any of OER's other social media options.
NIH OER listservs and RSS feeds
NIH OER social media
Highlight Your Federal Research Project
Would you like your NIH supported federal research project featured on this web page or in the OME Advocate?
If so, please email Christine DeCarlo at cdecarlo@aacom.org.
