# 42 C.F.R. § 52b.5 (2026): How will NIH evaluate applications? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_5 ## Section - **Citation:** 42 C.F.R. § 52b.5 (2026) - **Heading:** How will NIH evaluate applications? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 42 CFR: Public Health / Chapter I: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 52b: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH CONSTRUCTION GRANTS / § 52b.5: § 52b.5 How will NIH evaluate applications? ## Text (a) In evaluating and approving applications for construction grants under this part, the Director shall take into account, among other pertinent factors, the following: (1) The priority score assigned to the application by an NIH peer review group as described in paragraph (b) of this section; (2) The relevance of the project for which construction is proposed to the objectives and priorities of the particular program authorized by the Act; (3) The scientific merit of the research activities that will be carried out in the proposed facility; (4) The scientific or professional standing or reputation of the applicant and of its existing or proposed officers and research staff; (5) The availability, by affiliation or other association, of other scientific or health personnel and facilities to the extent necessary to carry out effectively the program proposed for the facility, including the adequacy of an acceptable biohazard control and containment program when warranted; (6) The need for the facility and its total effects on similar or related facilities in the locale, and the need for appropriate geographic distribution of similar facilities; and (7) The financial need of the applicant. (b) The priority score of the application shall be based, among other pertinent factors, on the following criteria: (1) The scientific merit of the total program and its component parts to be carried out in the facility; (2) The administrative and leadership capabilities of the applicant's officers and staff; (3) The organization of the applicant's research program and its relationship with the applicant's overall research programs; (4) The anticipated effect of the project on other relevant research programs and facilities in the geographic area, and nationwide; (5) The need for the project or additional space; and (6) The project cost and design. ## Nearby sections - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.1 (2026) § 52b.1 To what programs do these regulations apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_1.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.2 (2026) § 52b.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_2.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.3 (2026) § 52b.3 Who is eligible to apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_3.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.4 (2026) § 52b.4 How to apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_4.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.5 (2026) § 52b.5 How will NIH evaluate applications?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_5.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.6 (2026) § 52b.6 What is the rate of federal financial participation?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_6.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.7 (2026) § 52b.7 How is the grantee obligated to use the facility?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_7.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.8 (2026) § 52b.8 How will NIH monitor the use of facilities constructed with federal funds?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_8.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.9 (2026) § 52b.9 What is the right of the United States to recover Federal funds when facilities are not used for research or are transferred?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_9.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.10 (2026) § 52b.10 What are the terms and conditions of awards?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_10.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.11 (2026) § 52b.11 What are the requirements for acquisition and modernization of existing facilities?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_11.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.12 (2026) § 52b.12 What are the minimum requirements of construction and equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_12.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.13 (2026) § 52b.13 Additional conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_13.md) - [42 C.F.R. § 52b.14 (2026) § 52b.14 Other Federal laws, regulations, Executive orders, and policies that apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P52b_S52b_5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.