VHAHandbook1204.1,OVERVIEWOFSUPPORTFORSCIENTIFIC.docVIP

VHA HANDBOOK 1204.1 APPENDIX D Updated May 9, 2006 C-2 T-1 Department of Veterans AffairsDRAFT VHA HANDBOOK 1204.1Veterans Health AdministrationWashington, DC 20420(Date) SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 1. REASON FOR ISSUE. This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook provides procedures on application for support and scientific merit review of research and development projects. 2. SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES. The principal changes in this document clarify and incorporate additional information on funding programs within Health Services Research and Devel