Scientific meetings, conference grants, symposia, symposium, application requirements

14.5 Application Requirements

Conference grant applications are electronically submitted using an application package that combines SF424 (R&R) and PHS398 components. Applications packages and instructions are provided with each NOFO. Applicants must complete and submit a detailed categorical budget using the Research & Related Budget component; however, no indirect (F&A) costs may be requested. The appropriate NIH IC Conference Grant Contact should be consulted for guidance regarding any IC The NIH organizational component responsible for a particular grant program or set of activities. The terms "NIH IC," or "awarding IC" are used throughout this document to designate a point of contact for advice and interpretation of grant requirements and to establish the focal point for requesting necessary prior approvals or changes in the terms and conditions of award.-specific budget and project duration requirements. R13 and U13 applicants should describe in the Personal Statement of the Biographical Sketch senior/key persons' past experiences with enhancing diversity by increasing the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, in biomedical sciences. Application requirements and further information on NIH support for conferences and scientific meetings (R13 and U13) may be found on the NIH Web site at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/r13/ or in applicable NOFOs.