Type 1 — New — provides PHS support for a new research project grant.
Type 2 — Renewal — extends a project period that would otherwise expire
for one or more grant budget periods; applications are peer reviewed and
compete for funding.
Type 3 — Supplement, a.k.a. administrative supplement — adds funds to a
grant without peer review.
Type 4 — Extension — provides time and funds beyond recommended levels.
Applies only to MERIT and Small Business Innovation Research Fast Track
applications.
Type 5 — Noncompeting continuation — continues support in the out years of
a grant; does not compete for funds.
Type 6 — Change of grantee — transfers a grant when one organization buys
out another, also called successor of interest.
Type 7 — Change of grantee — transfers a grant from one institution to
another.
Type 8 — Change of NIH institute — transfers a grant from one institute to
another.
Type 9 — Change of institute — continues support for grant transferred
from one institute to another.