Is there a difference between Young Investigators and Program Grants?
A. In 2006 the final scores were essentially the same for both Young Investigators and Program Grants. However the percentage of novel, risk-taking, projects was higher in the former which was reflected in the overall success rate (10.4% vs 4% of the eligible LoIs). In assessing applications for Program Grants reviewers are instructed to bear in mind the age and research experience of the investigators.