1. MCH R40 Autism Research Program Pre-review Orientation Division of Research Maternal and Child Health Bureau Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration

2. R40 Autism Competitions HRSA-14-037: R40 Autism Intervention HRSA-14-125: R40 Autism SDAS HRSA-14-127: R40 Autism Longitudinal Data Project

3. HRSA-14-037: R40 Autism Intervention Supports applied empirical research studies to advance the evidence base on the effectiveness of interventions to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD) and to advance best practices for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities at an earlier age. Up to $300,000 for 3 years ~ 3 grants

4. HRSA-14-125: R40 Autism SDAS Supports secondary data analyses to advance the evidence base on the effectiveness of interventions and to advance best practices for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities at an earlier age. $100,000 for one-year project. Approximately 4 grants

5. HRSA-14-127: R40 Autism Longitudinal Data Project Supports the implementation and completion of research studies that examine longitudinal data on ASDs and other developmental disabilities to study risk factors of these conditions, the effects of various interventions, and trajectories of child development over the life course. Up to $500,000 for 3 years 1 grant

6. HRSA-14-127: R40 Autism Longitudinal Data Project Inclusion of 3 – 5 topical areas of investigation is expected within the Project Narrative.

7. Review Criteria Criterion 1: Need (10 Pts) Criterion 2: Response (20 Pts) Criterion 3: Evaluative Measures (40 Pts) Criterion 4: Impact (10 Pts) Criterion 5: Resources/Capabilities (10 Pts) Criterion 6: Support Requested (10 Pts)

8. Review Criteria Also evaluate: Feasibility Impact

9. Reviewer Comments See sample SS from DIR Do NOT repeat bulleted review criterion verbatim

10. Research Review No edits to original comments Redundancies and contradictions maintained Reviewers can request changes to their own comments

11. Discussion Critical Importance Panel Discussion Section at End of Each Criterion Role of Chair Don’t Spend Discussion Time on Minor Edits Capture key panel discussion in panel comments

12. Summary Statement Sent to Applicants Awardees Non-awardees

13. NRFC Process All 3 Reviewers 69 or lower 2 of 3 Reviewers 69 or lower

14. Revised Applications Revision of prior application submitted to R40 Autism Assigned reviewers receive prior review critique. Cannot be NRFC.

15. Application Concerns All Deemed Eligible Contact DIR with questions or concerns Gabriela Gonzalez, DIR Ggonzalez@hrsa.gov