The National Institutes of Health require electronic submission of proposals. OSP formats and submits proposals to NIH using Cayuse Proposals (formerly Cayuse 424).
First time submitting to NIH? An eRA Commons profile will need to be created and/or affiliated with the institution. Please contact Sam Wolverton for assistance in completing this process.
Proposal Preparation and Procedures
NIH’s About Grants web page features resources and materials that are useful to PI’s looking to submit a proposal. Resources such as submission processes and procedures along with NIH-specific forms and templates can be found here.
- Research Instructions for NIH and Other PHS Agencies for proposals with due dates on and after January 25, 2025.
- NIH Proposal Submission Review Checklist
Templates and Samples
- NIH Biosketch Form, Sample and Instructions
- SciENcv – online tool to create biosketches
- Data Management and Sharing Plan Template
- Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) (R15)
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The NIH Center for Scientific Review’s website discusses the benefits of becoming an ECR and offers instructions on how to apply.
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