F31/32 and K99 checklists
Create a checklist of all the documents necessary for your NIH grant
Generate a F31/32 Checklist
You have decided to apply for a F-grant, congratulations! Now… what exactly does that mean? As with all grants it’s a good idea to start with making a checklist of all the items you will need to either write or ask other people to write for you. Below is a list I generated from the NIH Grants and Funding website. I’ve italicized the items you should request sooner rather than later, as these may take time to obtain.
Project Summary/Abstract (30 lines of text)
Project Narrative (3 sentences)
Introduction to Resubmission/Revision (1 page — only necessary for second submissions)
Applicant’s Background and Goals for Fellowship Training (6 pages)
Specific Aims (1 page)
Research Strategy (6 pages)
Respective Contributions (1 page)
Selection of Sponsor and Institution (1 page)
Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (1 page)
Sponsor and Co-Sponsor Statements (6 pages)
Letters of Support from Collaborators, Contributors, and Consultants (6 pages)
Description of the Institutional Environment and Commitment to Training (1 page)
Here an additional 1 page is added for F30/31 applications for Additional Educational Information.
Applications for Concurrent Support (1 page — only if applicable)
Biographical Sketch (5 pages)
Reference Letters (at least 3 and no more than 5)
Generate a K99 Checklist
Your final K99 application will be very long and attacking it all at once can be overwhelming. So, let’s break it down! First, I would highly recommend making a checklist of all the items you will need to write and/or collect from others. Below is a list I generated from the NIH Grants and Funding website. I’ve italicized the items you should request sooner rather than later, since you will need to ask others for these materials. Note, most of the people I know wrote their own letters of support, but I will hopefully cover this in a later post.
Project Summary/Abstract (30 lines of text)
Project Narrative (3 sentences)
Introduction to Resubmission/Revision (1 page — only necessary for second submissions)
Candidate Information and Goals for Career Development and Research Strategy (12 pages)
Specific Aims (1 page)
Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (1 page)
Plans and Statements from Mentor and Co-Mentor (6 pages)
Letters of Support from Collaborators, Contributors, and Consultants (6 pages)
Description of the Institutional Environment (1 page)
Institutional Commitment to the Candidate’s Research Career Development (1 page — at most universities you need to put in a request for this).
Biographical Sketch (5 pages)
Reference Letters (at least 3 and no more than 5)