NIH Office of Nutrition Research (ONR)

ONR will identify projects on nutrition that should be conducted or supported by
national research institutes; identify multi-disciplinary research related to research on nutrition that should be conducted or supported; and promote coordination and collaboration among
entities conducting research.

Higher Education Institutions Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private
Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits
with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS
Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) For-Profit Organizations Small Businesses For-
Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) Local Governments State Governments County
Governments City or Township Governments Special District Governments Indian/Native American
Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than
Federally Recognized). Federal Government Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government U.S. Territory
or Possession Other Independent School Districts Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing
Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Regional Organizations

Competitive peer reviewed applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific
review group, and for program relevance by a national advisory council/board. Administrative
supplements are reviewed for merit and relevance by NIH scientific staff.

First Level: Peer Review
The first level of review is carried out by a scientific review group (SRG), also referred to as a study section, composed primarily of non-federal scientists who have expertise in relevant scientific disciplines and current research areas. The role of SRGs is to assess the overall impact that your proposed project (or resource, or training, or center, etc.) will likely have on the biomedical research field(s) involved. Learn more about how the first level of peer review works, scoring, roles, and more.

Second Level: Advisory Council Review
National Advisory Councils or Boards perform the second level of peer review for research grant applications and offer advice and recommendations on policy and program development, program implementation, evaluation, and other matters of significance to the mission and goals of the respective Institutes or Centers (ICs). The advisory council makes funding recommendations to the Institute or Center Director, who ultimately makes the funding decision.

After Review
If you receive a favorable review outcome, you may be asked to submit additional information. If you don't receive a favorable review outcome, reach out to your Program Official to discuss next steps.