Dr. Michael Lauer, NIH’s Deputy Director for Extramural Research, recently penned a series of four blog posts to discuss changes to NIH applications aimed to address rigor and transparency in research. If you are planning to develop an NIH application in the near future, I would suggest reading this series of posts to help you.
Scientific Rigor in NIH Grant Applications
Consideration of Relevant Biological Variables in NIH Grant Applications
Authentication of Key Biological and/or Chemical Resources in NIH Grant Applications
For a brief overview and description of these elements, visit NIH Office of Extramural Research Rigor and Reproducibility page.