Considerations Before Contacting an NIH Program Officer: Practical Guidance Using Health Disparities Science as a Representative ExampleBuobe IA context · why it matters Establishing connections with NIH staff early on — Can lead to better alignment of your application with funding priorities. Being clear about why and what questions you are asking — Ensures productive discussions and reduces mistakes in your submission. Fique de olho: Using the NIH Matchmaker tool for guidance. Published bygrants.nih.govon •1 min readContacting an NIH Program Officer (PO) at the right time can be an important part of preparing a competitive research application.researchapplicationcommunicationLearn moreShareLegalReport