Before applying, check with the institution regarding their candidate nomination process.

The entire application must be submitted electronically through BWF’s grant application system by 4:00 p.m., EST,  November 1, 2012. The following checklist is provided to assist in compiling and completing all necessary application materials. 

1.  Did you complete the data entry application online?

• Principal Investigator
• Applicant Demographics
• Nominating Institution Information
• Proposal Information (*Did you remember to include your name in the "Project Title" field in the format of "Last Name, First Name - Project Title"?)
• Lay Abstract

2.  Did you remember to complete or obtain the following attachments and upload them as one (1) PDF file in the following order?

• Letter of Nomination
• Candidate's Biosketch (CV) (template provided)
• Scientific Abstract (one page limit; template provided)
• Research Plan (five-page limit)
• Bibliography
• Budget and Budget Justification (template provided)
• Facilities and Resources (template provided)
• Reprints (one is required and up to two additional reprints are optional)
• Citizenship/Permanent Residency Form  and Documentation (template provided)
• Two-Page Signature Form (template provided; E-Signature accepted)

3.  Did you request three confidential/blind Letters of Recommendation?  Have these letters been uploaded by the recommenders?