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Applying Electronically

Most competing grant applications to NIH require electronic submission. Organizations submit applications via Grants.gov, the online portal to find and apply for grants across all Federal agencies. Applicants must follow their application through to the eRA Commons, NIH’s electronic system for grants administration, to complete the submission process. If you can’t view the application in the Commons, we can’t review it!

Electronic Application Process

1. Prepare to Apply & Register - On This Page You Will Find: Roles, Approach, Software & Register

2. Find Opportunity - On This Page You Will Find: Find Opportunity & Download Application

3. Prepare Application - On This Page You Will Find: Using Forms & Avoiding Errors

4. Submit, Track & View - On This Page You Will Find: Submit, Track, Address Errors & View Application

Process Overview

Make Sure To…

Register Early! Registration at both Grants.gov and eRA Commons is required, can take 4 weeks or more and MUST be completed before the submission deadline. Before you begin, learn about the registration process.
Carefully follow the specific guidelines/requirements found in both the Application Guide and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Be aware that the instructions in the FOA supersede those found in the application guide.
Check your application for common errors before you submit (use our Annotated Forms for extra tips).
Correct any eRA-identified errors before the submission deadline.
Verify that your application is viewable in the eRA Commons. If you cannot view the application in the Commons, NIH can’t review it!
SUBMIT EARLY. The best way to reduce stress and ensure successful submission is to submit your application well ahead of the deadline.

History of move from paper to electronic applications. (PDF - 31 KB)

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