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How to Apply - Application Guide

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.

Application Form Instructions
Application InstructionsDescriptionSF424 (R&R) - Version H
(Due dates ON/AFTER Jan. 25, 2023)
Filtered Application Instructions
G

General Instructions

Comprehensive guidance for research, training, fellowship, career development, multi-project, and small business applicationsHTML / PDF
R

Research Instructions

Guidance for research only
Activity Codes: Research (R), including Research Education (R25), and equivalent Cooperative Agreements (U)
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K

Career Development Instructions

Guidance for career development only
Activity Codes: Individual Career Development (K), excluding Institutional Career Development (K12, KL2, KM1)
PDF
T

Training Instructions

Guidance for training only
Activity Codes: Institutional Training (T), including International Training (D43, D71, U2R) and Institutional Career Development (K12, KL2, KM1)
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F

Fellowship Instructions

Guidance for fellowship only
Activity codes: Fellowship (F)
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M

Multi-Project Instructions

Guidance for multi-project only
Activity Codes: Program Project Grants and Center Grants (P) and equivalent Cooperative Agreements (U)
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B

SBIR/STTR Instructions

Guidance for small business only
Activity Codes: R41-R44, SB1, U43, U44, UB1, UT1, UT2
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