Program Officials Are Here to Help

Posted on October 5, 2020 by NIH Staff

Program Officials (POs) in the NIH institutes/centers (ICs) serve as your scientific and programmatic contacts. Among their many responsibilities, POs develop research and research training initiatives, write funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) to solicit applications in support of those initiatives, manage a scientific portfolio, and monitor grant progress. Although they can answer many questions, it is important to understand what a PO can and can’t do for you. Continue reading →

Reminder: NIH Policy on Use of Hypertext in NIH Grant Applications

Posted on October 1, 2020 by NIH Staff

The use of hypertext (e.g. hyperlinks and URLS) in NIH applications is restricted due to concerns including reviewer confidentiality, “overstuffing” applications, review consistency, and malware. There is no change in the NIH policy on the use of hyperlinks. Continue reading →

Can ESI Status Be Extended Due to Disruptions From COVID-19?

Posted on April 9, 2020 by NIH Staff

Yes. Be sure to describe the nature of the disruption to your research in your ESI extension request. We suggest you submit the request once you know how much research time was lost, unless your upcoming application deadline is imminent and an ESI extension is urgently needed. In this case you would be able to submit another extension once you know the full extent of the time lost. Check out this handy chart that breaks down what can or cannot impact your ESI status. Continue reading →

Clarifying Due Dates vs. Expiration Dates on Funding Opportunity Announcements

Posted on February 3, 2020 by NIH Staff

An application due date is not the same as a funding
opportunity expiration date. If you submit on the expiration date – you’re
late, the opportunity has expired. The Key Dates section of each funding opportunity either
lists specific due dates or points to our table of standard
due dates. When standard due dates are used, applicants can submit
applications to any of the appropriate due dates up until the funding
opportunity announcement (FOA) expires. Continue reading →

How NIH Can Support Your Career Path

Posted on January 8, 2020 by NIH Staff

Thinking about a career in research or wondering how to move forward in your journey to becoming an independent researcher? Check out these interactive guides that walk you through how NIH programs can support you at different career steps. Continue reading →

Selecting the Correct Budget Format for Your Application

Posted on December 3, 2019 by NIH Staff

Providing budget information is a necessary part of requesting federal funding. The amount of budget detail needed for funding consideration varies based on the type of funding you are requesting. The funding opportunity announcement, application instructions, and the associated form … Continue reading →

Looking for Submission Policies?

Posted on October 29, 2019 by NIH Staff

Before you hit submit, check out the Submission Policies page for answers to questions you may have. Continue reading →

Roundup of Research Career Development (K) Award Resources

Posted on October 3, 2019 by NIH Staff

Whether you’re an awardee or an applicant interested in Career Development (K) awards, you probably have some questions. Use this post as a starting point to getting your answers with the following resources. Continue reading →

When in Doubt, Reach Out

Posted on October 2, 2019 by NIH Staff

When you can’t find what you need online, don’t hesitate to reach out to NIH staff. Often, the best folks to talk to will be in one of the NIH institutes or Centers. Our Contacting Staff at the NIH Institutes and Centers page can help you understand the roles of NIH staff and help you contact the right person at each phase of the application and award process. Continue reading →

Reference Letters vs. Letters of Support: What’s the Difference?

Posted on September 11, 2019 by NIH Staff

Reference letters and letters of support provide key information for reviewers and NIH staff. Check out this table for an overview of when each letter is used, who writes them, and what should be included. Continue reading →

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