Not long ago, I read that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was facing dwindling federal budgets and political gridlock. However, they wanted to raise record-low grant approval rates, so they wanted researchers to apply for fewer grants. Seems frustrating and...
In 2013, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered each federal agency to assign a unique number, or FAIN, to all financial assistance awards. This post will explain what FAIN is, how it increases transparency, and how to find a FAIN. What’s FAIN? It’s...
