These documents can also be accessed at: https://grants.nih.gov/policy/peer/index.htm
Overall Resources
How to be a Study Section Member
NIH Peer Review Webinars and Videos
Overall Impact vs. Significance
Guidelines for the Review of Human Subjects
Sample Applications and Summary Statements
Overall Critique Templates
Simplified Review: Reviewer Guide to Evaluating Applications
Guidance for Reviewers: Rigor and Transparency SRF
R Critique Templates
Scoring Simplified for R (2025)
R Critique Template (Updated 2025)