Some types of programs, such as fellowships and some career development awards, require the submission of reference letters by referees. Referees must submit these letters by the application deadline in order to be considered as part of the application.

References letters are submitted directly to eRA Commons at Submit Reference Letter. Referees DO NOT need need to login to eRA Commons to submit their letters.

Instructions: Fellowship Applicant Referees
Instructions: Career Development Applicant Referees

Referees must have the PI’s (fellow/candidate’s) eRA Commons user name, first and last name as they apparat on the PI’s eRA Commons account, and the funding opportunity number to which they are applying. 

• Reference Letter topic page
• Submitting a Reference letter video