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As you gain experience writing your own applications and progress reports, examples of how others presented their ideas can help. NIH also provides attachment format examples, sample language, and more resources below.
Sample Grant Applications
With the gracious permission of successful investigators, some NIH institutes have provided samples of funded applications, summary statements, and more. When referencing these examples, it is important to remember:
The applications below used the form version and instructions that were in effect at the time of their submission. Forms and instructions change regularly. Read and carefully follow the instructions in your chosen funding opportunity and the How to Apply – Application Guide.
- The best way to present your science may differ substantially from the approaches shown here. Seek feedback on your draft application from mentors and others.
- Samples are not available for all grant programs. Because many programs have common elements, the available samples can still be helpful as a demonstration of effective ways to present information.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- Sample Applications and Summary Statements (R01, R03, R15, R21, R33, SBIR, STTR, K, F, G11, and U01)
- NIAID Sample Forms, Plans, Letters, Emails, and More
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Behavioral Research Grant Applications (R01, R03, R21)
- Cancer Epidemiology Grant Applications (R01, R03, R21, R37)
- Implementation Science Grant Applications (R01, R21, R37)
- Healthcare Delivery Research Grant Applications (R01, R03, R21, R50)
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
- Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Applications and Summary Statements (K99/R00, K01, R01, R03, and R21)
- NHGRI Sample Consent Forms
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- K99/R00: Pathway to Independence Awards Sample Applications and summary statements
- NIA Small Business Sample Applications (SBIR and STTR Phase 1, Phase 2, and Fast-Track)
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
NIH Formats, Sample Language, and Other Examples
NIH provides additional examples of completed forms, templates, plans, and other sample language for reference. Your chosen approach must follow the instructions in your funding opportunity and the How to Apply – Application Guide.
Formats and Templates
- Application Format Pages for biographical sketches, other support, fellowship and training data tables, Data Management and Sharing (DMS) plans, reference letters, additional senior/key persons, additional performance sites, and more
- Animal Documents for animal welfare assurances, checklist, study proposal, and more from the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
Sample Plans
- Authentication of Key Biological and/or Chemical Resources Plans
- Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plans
- Model Organism Sharing Plans
- Multiple Principal Investigators, Project Leadership Plans
Other Examples
- Allowable Appendix Materials
- Application Titles, Abstracts, and Public Health Relevance Statements: Communicating Research Intent and Value
- Biosketches
- Informed Consent for Certificates of Confidentiality
- Informed Consent for Secondary and Genomic Research
- Other Support
- Scientific Rigor
- Person Months FAQ on Calculations
- Project Outcomes for Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)
Looking for application forms?
- For a preview, go to Annotated Form Sets.
- To access fillable forms for your opportunity, you must use one of the Submission Options.