Debbie Chen
April 29, 2024

One question we sometimes hear in the Office of Grants Management at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is, Why is my budget from NCCIH lower than what I requested? Ill offer you some insights and tips.

After you submit your application, an initial review group (IRG) reviews your proposal, an NCCIH scientific review officer prepares a summary statement, and your application undergoes secondary review by theNational Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health. If your project is selected for funding, Grants Management will review your budget for compliance with Federal grant regulations, National Institutes of Health (NIH) policies, and funding opportunity requirements.

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