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Proposal Guidelines
NIH Proposal Guidelines
See the NIH Application Guide (updated August 5, 2022) and NIH Policy Changes for submission requirements for proposals. Researchers should check particular programs for requirements.
Note: Policy Change Update: The NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan, which goes into effect on Jan 25, 2023, is applicable to all applications with receipt dates on or after Jan 25. The data management and sharing plan should be placed within the “Other Plan(s) field on the PHS 398 Research Plan or PHS 398 Career Development Award Supplemental Form. Additionally, a brief summary and associated costs should be submitted as part of the budget and budget justification
NIH Proposal Checklist
NSF Proposal Guidelines
Frequently visited NSF Guidelines:
Initiating a New Proposal
Sharing Proposal and Proposal File Update/Budget Revision Access with SPO/AOR
Submitting Proposal File Updates/Budget Revisions
Prepare and Submit your Annual Interim and Final Report
See the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG 2024) for proposal development and submission requirements. 2024 NSF PAPPG Printable Guide
Summary of PPAG changes (effective May 20, 2024).
Proposal Preparation and Submission Guidelines