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How to Apply \u2013 Application Guide

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Use the application instructions found on this page along with the guidance in the funding opportunity to submit grant applications to NIH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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Form-by-Form, Field-by-Field Application Instructions


Determine the Correct Application Instructions for Your Activity Code
Application InstructionsDescriptionSF424 (R&R) - Version H
(Due dates ON/BEFORE Jan. 24, 2025)		SF424 (R&R) - Version I
(Due dates ON/AFTER Jan. 25, 2025)
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Comprehensive guidance for research, training, fellowship, career development, multi-project, and small business applicationsHTML / PDF PDF (preview; final version coming soon)
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\n Research Instructions \n
Guidance for research only
Activity Codes: Research (R), including Research Education (R25), and equivalent Cooperative Agreements (U)		PDF
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\n Career Development Instructions \n
Guidance for career development only
Activity Codes: Individual Career Development (K), excluding Institutional Career Development (K12, KL2, KM1)		PDF
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\n Training Instructions \n
Guidance for training only
Activity Codes: Institutional Training (T), including International Training (D43, D71, U2R) and Institutional Career Development (K12, KL2, KM1)		PDF
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\n Fellowship Instructions \n
Guidance for fellowship only
Activity codes: Fellowship (F)		PDF
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Guidance for multi-project only
Activity Codes: Program Project Grants and Center Grants (P) and equivalent Cooperative Agreements (U)		PDF
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Guidance for small business only
Activity Codes: R41-R44, SB1, U43, U44, UB1, UT1, UT2		PDF
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FAQs

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Resources

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Upcoming Events

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    General

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    • ASSIST\u2014NIH system used to access, prepare, and submit application forms
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    • eRA Commons\u2014NIH system used to securely exchange information between agency staff and applicants/recipients
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    • Grants.gov\u2014central portal used by all federal grant-making agencies and their applicants to find and apply for federal grant funding
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      See Also

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      • eRA\u2014general information, tutorials, user guides, and other resources for eRA systems \n
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      Contact

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      Section VII. Agency Contacts in each funding opportunity provides application submission, scientific/research, peer review, and financial/grants management contacts.

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      Check online guidance and direct your questions to staff in your organization's sponsored programs office. If you still need assistance, find NIH contacts at Need Help?

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      \n This page last updated on: November 12, 2024
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