NIH and NSF Proposal Development Guidance Documents
In this Portal Resource page, you can conveniently access selected suggested language, boilerplates and standard templates designed to meet the specific requirements of external grant applications, with a dedicated emphasis on NIH and NSF submissions. Our curated collection of resources is intended for use in the field of clinical translational research.
These templates serve as examples and are crafted to assist you in streamlining your grant writing process. It's important to note that while these templates provide a solid foundation, customization to align with the unique aspects of your project and grant application is required.
Efforts are made to update this information regularly. However, we acknowledge that regulations and information change frequently, and these documents may contain out-of-date information. Please review for updates as they may be needed.
Explore and make use of these available templates by simply clicking on the links below.
Boilerplates and Templates
Description
Links to Available Resources
NIH Biosketch
Detailed instructions, templates, and sample biosketches are provided by the NIH. It's important to note that biosketches can vary for Fellowship and Non-Fellowship applications. Make sure to select the template that is appropriate to your application.
NIH Biosketch Format Pages, Instructions and Samples
Learning Short About Biosketch
NSF Biosketch
NSF requires a biographical sketch for each individual identified as senior personnel through the use of Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv). The content and formatting requirements can be accessed on the NSF Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG).
Biosketch Section of PAPPG II.D.2.h(i)
SciENcv
Budgets and Budget Justifications
You will need to develop a budget and justification for that budget. The linked portal page provides helpful information and tips, as well as links to templates for budgets from the UVA School of Medicine Office of Grants and Contracts
UVA Specific Budgets and Budget Justifications Resources
NSF Current and Pending Support
NSF requires a Current and Pending Support document for each individual identified as senior personnel through the use of SciENcv.
Current and Pending (Other) Support PAPPG II.D.2.h(ii)
SciENcv
Data Management and Sharing Plan
NIH grants which generate scientific data being submitted after January 25, 2023 must comply with the updated Data Management and Sharing Policy.
Data Management and Sharing Plan
NIH Equipment
You will need to provide a list of the main equipment items already at your disposal for the grant activities.
UVA Specific Equipment Template
NIH Facilities and Other Resources
Proposals should specify the relevant facilities and resources for the proposed work, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the funding opportunity announcement. See your institution specific document links if available in the next column.
UVA Specific Facilities and Other Resources Template
Human Subjects Research
All NIH grant applications that will involve human subjects are required to complete the Human Subjects System (HSS) in the Application Submission System & Interface Tracking (ASSIST) program.
Human Subjects System: Guides and Templates for NIH Grant Applications
Just-in-Time Other Support
"Other support" may be requested as part of Just-in-Time procedures. The NIH has detailed instructions and a template about this item.
Multiple Principal Investigators (MPI)
An MPI plan is required when there is more than one investigator who shares leadership and responsibility for the project.
Example MPI (Coming soon)
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Plan
Describe plans for providing RCR education and oversight
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Plan
Subawards (Consortium Agreements)
Grantees are required to create a subaward or consortium agreement with external organizations involved in conducting grant-supported research activities.
UVA Consortium Templates
Foreign Subrecipients template
Vertebrate Animal Section
Here you will find an overview of the requirements, a checklist for applicants and reviewers, detailed instructions, and responsibilities of applicants, reviewers, and NIH staff
Additional Templates
Template-for-K-grants.pdf - Google Drive
Template-for-R-grants.pdf - Google Drive
Sample Applications & More | NIAID: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (nih.gov)
Resources from NIH/Washington University
• Grant Writing Book for K Series (K08 sample)
• Grant Writing Book for R Series (R01 sample)
R01 Sample Applications and Summary Statements
K01 Sample Applications and Summary Statements
This resource page was created on January 2024.