Preparing Your Application

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Visit the NIH How to Apply - Application Guide for comprehensive guidance about submitting an application. Use this guide together with the information found in the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and provided on these pages below to prepare you application. Please Note: Most information is for a typical application such as an R01, but many elements are relevant to other mechanisms.

Please Note: Most information is for a typical application such as an R01, but many elements are relevant to other mechanisms.

The Following Pages are in Sequential Order for Preparing Your Application:

The Application Process

Learn how to prepare and submit your application for funding.

Determining Eligibility

Determine if and how you and your research fit in with NIH and NINDS.

Assembling a Team

Learn about the different types of roles your colleagues can play and what each role entails.

Preparing a Budget

Learn how to prepare your research budget by using these pages and resources.

Preparing a Research Plan

Learn how to write your research plan including writing specific aims and a research strategy.

Additional Application Forms

Learn about the additional components that may be necessary for your application.

Human Subject Clinical Trials

Identify if you are conducting a human subject clinical trial and are applying to the right NOFO.

Vertebrate Animal Plan

Find available resources for preparing a vertebrate animal section for your application.

Data Management & Sharing Plan

Learn how the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy applies to your application.

Submission Troubleshooting & Technology

Learn how to avoid errors when submitting your application and correcting content problems.

 

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