Application Essentials
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| Fundamentals |
| Make sure you have the right skills and access to resources. |
| Show the importance of your research question and ability of your approach to answer it. |
| Prepare an application that's complete, organized, and well-written. |
| Understand the funding philosophy of the institute that would likely award the grant. |
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Meeting the NIH mission and proposing elegant science are essential but not enough.
Must Haves
To get a fundable score in peer review, you will also need to meet the following basic requirements.
Ability and means to do the work. Reviewers will assess you and your institution, considering these questions:
- Are you -- the PI -- and your colleagues qualified to do the work?
- Does your institution have equipment and personnel to support you?
- Will your institution allow you enough time to accomplish the research?
Important topic, right approach. You will need to show reviewers the importance of your research question and the suitability of your technical approach to answer it.
First-rate presentation. Reviewers must be able to comprehend your application.
- Make sure your application contains all the information they need to judge it.
- Write and organize the application so reviewers can readily grasp your meaning and find information they seek.
Read more in About Picking a Topic and Part 4. Target Your Audience in the NIH
Grant Cycle: Application to Renewal.
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