Office of the Chief Scientific Officer

Scientific Review Process

Scientific Review includes the initial concept and full protocol review, annual and quadrennial review of the ongoing protocol, and review of substantive amendments to the protocol that pose new scientific questions. These reviews become a part of the protocol record, are made available to the IRB and NIH leadership. Review the policy.

  • NIH Conflict of Interest Form For Extramural Reviewers

    The Policy for Scientific Review of Clinical Protocols Utilizing the NIH Intramural Program includes the possibility that clinical protocols may reviewed by extramural/non-NIH reviewers. The following Conflict of Interest (COI) form was developed to assure that no COI exists between the extramural reviewer and the NIH Laboratory/Branch under review. Review the form.

  • Standard Operating Procedures for Scientific Review

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