The grant funding process can be daunting. So for the past few years the the National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Research (OER) produced a helpful podcast series to assist prospective grantees navigate the complex proposal waters. The OER podcast producers talk to NIH staff members about the ins and outs of NIH funding and is designed for investigators, fellows, students, research administrators, and others just curious about the application and award process. Topics include: contacting NIH at various stages of the proposal process, preparing budgets, as well as grant writing basics and tips.