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Prepare Application


bullet   Application Guide [SF424 (R&R)]
bullet   Application Example
bullet   NIH Submission Tips for Investigators
bullet   Training Assistance
bullet   Finding the PHS398 elements in the SF424 (R&R) form (crosswalk)
bullet   Errors and warnings (validations)
bullet   Important Tips (PDF, etc.)
bullet   Prepare Application FAQs


bullet Application Guide [SF424 (R&R)]

Version 2: Version 2 (To be used with PureEdge application packages indicating Version 2 and Version 2a) in the “Competition ID” field of the SF424 (R&R) forms package.

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bullet Application Example

This is a link to a real example of a completed SBIR Phase II grant application, using the electronic SF424 (R&R) application form, posted on the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases website. For a more detailed explanation, see NIAID's Model SBIR Phase II Application and Summary Statement webpage.

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bullet NIH Submission Tips for Investigators

Specific Tips for the Principal Investigator (PDF - 56 KB) to get a handle on the electronic submission process.
[We recommend you print this PDF as a front and back, one page sheet]

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bullet Training Assistance

For training materials, videos, handouts and other assistance, visit the Training page.

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bullet Finding the PHS398 items in the SF424 (R&R) Form (crosswalk)

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bullet Errors and warnings (Validations)

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bullet Important Tips (including PDF)
  1. To avoid PDF problems, keep these guidelines in mind.

  2. Under Senior Key Person, in Section A & B of the Research & Related Budget form, be sure to include the PD/PI.

  3. NIH strongly encourages applicants not to use double columns to present their research plans. Since some/many reviewers will be reviewing the electronic document, not a paper version, the two column format may pose difficulties.

  4. Applicants who submit a corrected application through Grants.gov must include a cover letter or extend the existing one because the information from the previous application is not retained and each submission has to be complete in itself.

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bullet Prepare Application FAQs

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