When preparing an NIH application, proposers should review the specific solicitation and the NIH SF424 Application Guide.
Human Subjects Research
If human subjects are part of the project, use the NIH Human Subjects Decision Tool to:
- Understand the NIH definition of human subjects
- Identify the correct funding opportunity, if you are applying for NIH Parent Announcements
RAS Checklists and Preparation Guides for NIH Grant Applications
- RAS NIH R01/R21 Proposal Checklist [PDF] – Updated June 2025
- RAS NIH K99/R00 Proposal Checklist [PDF] – Updated June 2025
NIH DP1 and DP2
- NIH Director’s Pioneer Award Program (DP1) Checklist [PDF] – Updated June 2025
- NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Program (DP2) Checklist [PDF] – Updated June 2025
NIH F-Series
- NIH F-Series (NRSA) Proposal Preparation Checklist [PDF] – Updated March 2024