Processes for Reviewing NIH Intramural Science

Scientific reviews of intramural research are the responsibility of the Scientific Directors (SDs) and are conducted at least once every four years by outside expert Boards of Scientific Counselors (BSC).

• Boards of Scientific Counselors (BSC)
  • NIH Manual Chapter 3005: Review and Evaluation of Intramural Programs (external link)
  • Policies and Procedures to Guide Boards of Scientific Counselors in Reviewing Intramural Research at NIH (PDF file)
    • Addendum to BSC Policies and Procedures
    • Process for Appeal to a BSC Review
  • Ethics for Special Government Employees (external link)
  • The NIH Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Certification for Individuals Evaluating All NIH Intramural Programs (BSC Reviews, Site Visits, etc.) (PDF file)
  • The NIH Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Certification for Individuals Evaluating NIH Intramural Clinical Protocols (PDF file)
• Scientific Review of Clinical Protocols (PDF file)
• Role and Review of Scientific Directors and Clinical Directors (or Equivalent)
• Blue Ribbon Panel Reviews of IC Intramural Research Programs
• Report of the External Advisory Committee of the Director’s Advisory Committee & Implementation Plan and Progress Report (1999) (PDF file)
• NIH ACD Long-Term Intramural Research Program (LT-IRP) Planning Implementation Report (pending)