For some—but not all—NIAID notices of funding opportunity (NOFOs), we publish an associated questions and answers (Q&A) webpage. The opportunity-specific Q&As can help you interpret the NOFO, find related guidance (e.g., webinars or study protocols), and improve your application.
How can you confirm whether NIAID has a Q&A page for your chosen NOFO? Use either of these methods:
- Check whether Section I of your NOFO includes a Q&A or FAQ link.
- On the Opportunity-Specific Q&As Index, search for your NOFO number.
For a working example, go to our PAR-23-198, NIAID New Innovators Awards NOFO. Near the end of Section I, you will find a link to the Q&A for PAR-23-198.
Any time you read an NIAID NOFO, build a habit of checking whether there are associated Q&As. If there are, note the following:
- Although you are not required to read the Q&As, we strongly advise you to do so.
- Q&A pages typically start with just a few questions. NIAID will add more over time, as needed. Remember to check for updates before you apply.
For additional answers and advice, reach out to the scientific/research contact listed in Section VII of the NOFO. You can get NIAID's perspective on your research, whether your application plans seem like a good fit for the NOFO requirements, and more. Find additional guidance at When to Contact an NIAID Program Officer.