Since NIH uses peer review priority scores as the primary criterion for
funding decisions, and study sections are not supposed to be looking at
budget specifics, let alone cost share, I think this justification is a
big stretch.

> Good afternoon-
>
> I have PI's who are using the "if I cost share I have a better chance of
> getting funded" justification for cost share.
>
> Is there any communique from NIH that dispels that idea?
>
> Thx!
>
> Camilla
>
> Camilla Curnow
> Director of Research Administration
> Internal Medicine
> Box 801020
> 243-7186
> 243-0399 Fax
>
>
>
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