NIH Seeks Feedback on Early Career Reviewer Portal
Published Date: 5/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH wants your thoughts on their Early Career Reviewer Program’s new online application and review system. This affects early career scientists applying to review research, making the process smoother and digital. You’ve got 30 days to share your feedback—no cost changes, just a smarter way to apply!
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Early Career Reviewer Online Application Extension
If you are an early career research scientist applying to the NIH Early Career Reviewer Program, NIH is asking OMB to extend the online application and vetting system for 3 years. NIH estimates 1,488 respondents will each spend about 25 minutes (25/60 hours) to apply, for a total annualized burden of 620 hours, and says there are no costs to respondents other than their time.
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