Dr. Michael Lauer, the NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, writes to give NIH applicants real, practical advice to address rigor in their applications. Starting with applications due on January 25, 2016, scientific rigor must be addressed by focusing on four areas: scientific premise, scientific rigor, biological variables and key biological and/or chemical resources.

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