How to Apply for NIH Funding- Application Guide

For updated information, please visit the NIH Grants and Funding website.

Use the application instructions found on this page along with the guidance in the funding opportunity announcement to submit grant applications to NIH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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Application Form Instructions
General Instructions
Application Instructions Description SF424 (R&R) - Version F SF424 (R&R) - Version G
G: General Instructions Comprehensive guidance for research, training, fellowship, career development, multi-project, and small business applications HTML / PDF HTML / PDF

Filtered Application Instructions

Application Instructions Description SF424 (R&R) - Version F SF424 (R&R) - Version G
R: Research Instructions Guidance for research only PDF PDF
K: Career Development Instructions Guidance for career development only PDF PDF
T: Training Instructions Guidance for training only PDF PDF
F: Fellowship Instructions Guidance for fellowship only PDF PDF
M: Multi-Project Instructions  Guidance for multi-project only PDF PDF
B: SBIR/STTR Instructions Guidance for small business only PDF PDF