Aging Research Dissertation Awards

Reference Letters for NIH Grant Applications

Official NIH guidance on requirements, selection of referees, and the submission process for reference letters required for specific grant programs.

Choose the Right Postdoc-to-Faculty Transition Award from NIA

A guide for postdoctoral researchers to compare NIA career development (K) awards, including K99, K22, and K01, to determine the best fit for their career stage and transition goals.

NIH How to Apply – Application Guide

Official NIH portal providing comprehensive instructions, forms, and resources for submitting grant applications to NIH and partner agencies.

PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form Instructions

Official NIH application guide instructions for completing the PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information form, including requirements for study records, protection plans, and protocol synopses.

NIH eRA Commons Reference Letter Submission Portal

Official NIH portal for referees to submit letters of recommendation for grant applicants, requiring specific applicant and opportunity information.

K99/R00: Pathway to Independence Awards from NIA

Official guidance for the National Institute on Aging (NIA) K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, covering eligibility, application procedures, budget levels, and transition requirements.

NIA Training Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A comprehensive resource providing answers to common questions regarding National Institute on Aging (NIA) training and career development grant applications, policies, and procedures.

Training and Career Development | National Institute on Aging

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides resources for students, early-career investigators, and clinician-researchers, including information on individual and institutional training awards, career development programs, and funding opportunities.

NIA Training and Career Development Landscape

A visual landscape map of NIA training and career development programs, categorized by career stage and funding mechanism.

NINDS Policy on Project Overlap for Fellowship Applications

Official NINDS policy document outlining requirements for fellowship applications (F30, F31, F32) regarding intellectual independence and project overlap with mentor grants.

NIA Publications Ordering Portal

Official portal for ordering and downloading National Institute on Aging (NIA) publications and research resources.

PHS 398 Grant Application Instructions

Official instructions and guidelines for preparing and submitting paper-based grant applications to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other Public Health Service (PHS) agencies.

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G.340 PHS 398 Training Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form

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G.310 R&R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form

Format Attachments

Official NIH guidance on formatting requirements for application attachments, including font, margin, and file size specifications.

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NIH Research Involving Private Information or Biological Specimens Flowchart

A decision-making flowchart provided by the NIH to help researchers determine if their study involving private information or biological specimens qualifies as Human Subjects Research.

NIH General Instructions for SF424 (R&R) Application Packages (Forms I)

Official NIH guidance document providing comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting grant applications via Grants.gov using the SF424 (R&R) form series.

Inclusion Across the Lifespan: Guidance for Applying the Policy

An official NIH infographic outlining the Inclusion Across the Lifespan (IAL) policy requirements for human subjects research grant applications and progress reports.

NIH Career Development Instructions (Forms Version I)

Official NIH guidance document providing comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting Career Development (K) grant applications via Grants.gov.

NIH Training Instructions for SF424 (R&R) Application Packages

Official NIH guidance document providing comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting grant applications via Grants.gov using the SF424 (R&R) forms.

Format Attachments - NIH Grants Process

Official NIH guidelines for formatting attachments in grant applications, including font requirements, margins, and file naming conventions.

Write Application - NIH Grants Process

Official NIH guidance page providing instructions and best practices for writing and submitting a grant application.

NIH Research Instructions for Forms Version I Series

Official NIH guidance document providing comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting grant applications via Grants.gov using the SF424 (R&R) application package.

Grant Application Attachments without Format Pages

A directory of NIH grant application attachments that do not require specific format pages, providing guidance on content and structure.

NIH Fellowship Instructions (Forms Version I Series)

Official NIH guidance document providing comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting fellowship grant applications using the SF424 (R&R) application package.

SBIR/STTR Instructions for NIH and Other PHS Agencies (Forms Version I Series)

A comprehensive 177-page PDF guide providing instructions for preparing and submitting SBIR/STTR grant applications to NIH and other PHS agencies using the SF424 (R&R) application package.

NIH Multi-Project Application Instructions (Forms Version I)

A comprehensive 218-page guide providing instructions for preparing and submitting multi-project grant applications to the NIH and other PHS agencies using the SF424 (R&R) application package.

NIH Grants Policy Statement: Prior Approval Requirements

Official NIH policy documentation outlining specific grant activities, expenditures, and administrative changes that require prior approval from the National Institutes of Health.