Report an accessibility problem

How to Become an NIH Reviewer

Research Development
August 09, 2023

Providing your expertise to review applications during this critical time accelerates the review process for critical projects and gives you the gift of insight into what makes a great proposal.

  • You can become an NIH reviewer early in your career even if you haven’t received any NIH research funding yet.  See this site for the Early Career Reviewer Program
  • The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases provides a good explanation of why it helps your career to become a reviewer, how it serves your community and what being a reviewer entails at this site

Learn more about NIH applications and the review process by accessing the following resources: