Electronic Submission

All electronic submissions to NIH via Grants.gov require the use of Adobe-based forms! Follow the links below for important information about applying electronically, including the latest news and announcements, registration information, tips for successful submission and more.

PREPARE NOW!

Major electronic submission changes for due dates on or after January 25, 2010: New Application Packages and Shorter Page Limits Training Grants Transition from Paper to Electronic Submission

Important Registration Reminder:
ORGANIZATIONS MUST REGISTER IN BOTH GRANTS.GOV and eRA COMMONS TO APPLY FOR MOST NIH GRANTS
Registration can take four weeks or more to complete. Start now!

• Latest eSubmission news from NIH
• Resources for Using the Adobe Forms
• Latest News from Grants.gov

Electronic Application Process

View Process Flow Chart (PowerPoint - 72 KB)

Prepare to Apply     Find Opportunity and Download Application Package     Prepare Application     Submit Application to Grants.gov		Check Submission Status in Commons     Check Assembled Application

  Transition Timeline

• Timeline (Graphic format)
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  Avoiding Common Errors

• Missing Commons User ID
• PDF Issues
• Total Cost does not equal direct and indirect costs
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  Frequently Asked Questions

• Prepare to Apply FAQs
• Find Opportunity and Download Application Package FAQs
• Prepare Application FAQs
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  Resources

• Communication Resources
• Training
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  Finding Help

• Grants Info
• eRA Commons HelpDesk
• Grants.gov Contact Center
• Feedback
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Subscribe to the latest eSubmission News! October 7, 2009 Commons Scheduled Downtime Tomorrow, October 8 at 9 p.m. (Eastern Time) October 2, 2009 Commons Scheduled Downtime; New enhancements and fixes for eSubmission and Commons August 14, 2009 Contact Help Desk if FOA for reference letter submitted is incorrect August 5, 2009 Final Reminders for Submission of F Series Fellowships More…

Latest Updates

Tips

• PI (PDF - 48 KB)
• Small Biz (PDF - 66 KB)
• Reviewers (PDF - 52.3 KB)
• International (PDF - 150 KB)
  • Q&A (PDF - 36 KB)
  • Contact Info (PDF - 30 KB

Related NIH Guide Notices

• Announcing the Transition of Institutional Training and Institutional Career Development Programs to Electronic Submission for due dates on/after January 25, 2010
  (Oct. 26, 2009)
• Clarification on Timing and Page Limits for Restructured Application Forms and Instructions that are required for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2010
  (Oct. 8, 2009)
• Restructured Application Forms and Instructions for Submissions for FY2011 Funding
  (Sept. 16, 2009)
  
  

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Alerts

• New Features and Fixes for eSubmission
  (Oct. 9, 2009)
• Document Upload Capability Restored, New FAQs Available for Remaining Issues (June 5, 2009)
• New Features and Fixes for eSubmission (April 24, 2009)
• New Features and Fixes for eSubmission (October 8, 2008)
• New Features and Fixes for eSubmission (August 8, 2008)
• New Features and Fixes for eSubmission (June 13, 2008)