NIH BUDGET FOR GRANTS FROM 1970 TO 1995
| Year | Number of applications | Number of grants funded | Success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Research applications (R01) | |||
| 1970 | 5,390 | 1,367 | 25.4 |
| 1980 | 11,662 | 2,556 | 21.9 |
| 1990 | 12,647 | 2,217 | 17.5 |
| 1995 | 13,945 | 2,482 | 17.8 |
Competing renewal applications (R01) | |||
| 1970 | 2,862 | 1,427 | 49.9 |
| 1980 | 4,394 | 2,234 | 50.8 |
| 1990 | 5,110 | 1,839 | 36.0 |
| 1995 | 6,100 | 2,489 | 40.8 |
First awards (R29) | |||
| 1990 | 1,703 | 486 | 28.5 |
| 1995 | 2,197 | 6,176 | 28.1 |