In order for an application to be submitted, each section of the application must be completed. We recommend starting your submission early to avoid last-minute complications. Applications that are not in compliance with the instructions will be rejected out of fairness to all applicants. A complete application consists of:
- On-line data entry of Applicant and Institutional Information.
- Upload of Requested Attachments as One Continuous PDF file.
All documents/attachments must be uploaded as one Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file in the order listed:
Signature Page (template required)
Template provided. Signature required from the Principal Investigator and Institutional Signing Official (grants/contracts office, sponsored programs office, etc).
Contact List (template required)
Template provided. Include a roster of all investigators involved in the proposed project and include full contact information. List principal investigator first.
Biographical Sketch (ten maximum; required)
An NIH-style biosketch including current funding. Do not exceed 10 biosketches.
Letters of Support (ten maximum; required)
Provide letters of support from all collaborators/ partners discussing their expertise and role(s) in this research project. Maximum of 10 letters.
Scientific Abstract (one page; template required)
Using the template provided, describe the proposed work that is understandable to a multidisciplinary group of scientific reviewers.
Research Plan (twelve-page limit; required)
Using the standard NIH-format, allow one-page limit for Specific Aims and remaining 11 pages for the Research Plan, including tables, graphs, figures, diagrams, and charts. Your plan should describe the interdisciplinary nature of the proposal, the research plan, and the impact of the work on preterm birth or parturition. It should be a complete, cohesive, and coherent scientific document that tells a story. Use a standard 11-point font for the text, and no smaller than a 9-point font for figures or tables. A bibliography or reference list is not considered part of the 12-page limit.
Budget (template provided)
Template provided. Provide a budget and justification that explains how the full research grant will be spent over four years. The proposed budget may be used for consumable supplies, equipment, travel expenses, administrative personnel, student stipends, salaries and benefits, and other appropriate expenses relative to the research.
Budget Stipulations
The principal investigator is allowed up to $20,000 per year to be used for salary support, including fringe benefits. There is no limit for salary support including fringe benefits for other laboratory or clinical personnel working with the award recipient. Equipment purchases should not exceed $20,000 per year and travel costs should not exceed $8,000 per year without written authorization. No indirect costs or institutional overhead can be charged to this grant.
IRB Certification
Certification from all collaborating institutions’ IRB if human subjects are to be used – one page approval sheet only. Note: IRB certification must be obtained by the start date of the award (June, 2014).
Animal Care Certification
Certification from all collaborating institutions Animal Care and Use Committee if animal models are to be used – one page approval sheet only. Note: Animal care certification must be obtained by the start date of the award (June, 2014).
Reprints/Publications (ten maximum; required)
Include relevant publications or manuscripts submitted for publications that demonstrate your capabilities and research accomplishments. Maximum of 10.