Submitting an Application

A listing of application guide instructions and format pages used to apply for grants.

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Application Forms

Use the application forms associated with the funding opportunity announcement and the application guide instructions to apply for new, renewal, revision, and resubmission applications.

Form Name Form Number Description How to Access Instructions Additional Information Updated Date
Grant Application - Standard Form 424 (Research & Related) SF 424 (R&R) Use to apply for grants and cooperative agreements.

There is no universal form set available for download. The form set is tailored to each type of grant program and each funding opportunity announcement guides you to the systems through which you can complete the forms (e.g., ASSIST, Workspace, system-to-system solution).

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Screenshots of the forms are available at the end of the application form instructions, but you must use the forms associated with the FOA for submission.

Instructions for filling out the forms and information on the application process is available on How to Apply – Application Guide. Annotated forms   September 2017
Public Health Service Grant Application PHS 398 Use only if specifically requested by NIH.  See PHS 398 forms and instructions. See PHS 398 forms and instructions. January 2018


Format Pages

Use these format pages as templates for preparing specific attachments included in applications and progress reports.

Form Name Form Number Description How to Access Instructions Additional Information Updated Date
Biographical Sketch Format Page (non-fellowship)

Prepare biographical sketches for applications and progress reports for non-fellowship applications and awards.

Blank biosketch format page – non-fellowship Biosketch instructions – non-fellowship Sample of non-fellowship biosketch 
Try SciENcv to help you develop your biosketch and automatically format it according to NIH requirements. 		September 2017
Additional Senior/Key Person Profile Format

Use for applications requiring over 100 senior/key people.

Additional Senior/Key Person Format Follow the instructions provided for the SF424 (R&R) Senior/Key Person Profile Expanded form in the Form Instructions on How to Apply – Application Guide. January 2018
Data Tables

Use data tables with Institutional Research Training grant applications

See data table page for instructions and formats. October 2017
Other Support Format Page (New and Renewal Applications) Information on Other Support is used for grant awards and progress reports.  Other Support format page NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 2.5.1: Just-in-Time Procedures Sample Other Support - competing July 2018
Other Support Format Page – (Progress Reports) Information on Other Support is used for grant awards and progress reports.  Other Support format page NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 2.5.1: Just-in-Time Procedures Sample Other Support – non-competing July 2018
Biographical Sketch Format Page (fellowship) Prepare biographical sketches for applications and progress reports  for fellowship applications and awards. Blank biosketch format page - fellowship Biosketch instructions – fellowship Sample for Predoctoral Fellowship
Sample for Postdoctoral Fellowship  
Try SciENcv to help you develop your biosketch and automatically format it according to NIH requirements. 		September 2017
Instructions for Submission of a Reference Letter Submit reference letters for mentored career development and individual fellowship awards directly into the eRA Commons.  Instructions to provide to referees:
Instructions for Fellowship Applicant Referees (Word)
Instructions for Career Development Applicant Referees (Word)
  		See Reference Letter webpage.  November 2016