1

Introduction to Application (Resubmissions & Revisions only)

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 20 PHS_ResPlan_IntroductionToApplication

Use only if you are submitting an R&R Resubmission or Revision.  Applicants must follow the page limits that are outlined in the specific announcement. Page limits for the Introduction vary for specialized mechanisms (e.g., R03 and R21 applications).

2

 Specific Aims

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 21 PHS_ResearchPlan_SpecificAims

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

3

Research Strategy

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 111 PHS_ResearchPlan_ResearchStrategy

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

4

Progress Report Publication List

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 44
PHS_ResearchPlan_ProgressReportPubList

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

5

Protection of Human Subjects
(may be required)

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 25 PHS_ResearchPlan_ProtectionOfHumanSubjects

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

This section covers only the initial information regarding the Protection of Human Subjects. Follow the instructions in the full NIH SF424 guide (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm): Part II, Supplemental Instructions for Preparing the Human Subjects Section of the Research Plan.

6

Inclusion of Women and Minorities
(may be required)

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 26 PHS_ResearchPlan_InclusionOfWomenAndMinorities

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

To determine if Inclusion of Women and Minorities applies to this application, follow the instructions in the full guide, Part II, Supplemental Instructions for Preparing the Human Subjects Section of the Research Plan.

7

Inclusion of Children
(may be required)

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 28 PHS_ResearchPlan_InclusionOfChildren

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

To determine if Inclusion of Children applies to this application, follow the instructions in the full guide; Supplemental Instructions for Preparing the Human Subjects Section of the Research Plan.

8

Vertebrate Animals
(may be required)

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 30 PHS_ResearchPlan_VertebrateAnimals

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

9

Select Agent Research

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 45 PHS_ResearchPlan_SelectAgentResearch

If you are responding to a specific funding opportunity announcement (e.g., PA or RFA), address any requirements specified by the solicitation.

10

Multiple PD/PI Leadership Plan

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 46 PHS_ResearchPlan_MultiplePILeadershipPlan

For applications designating multiple PDs/PIs, a leadership plan must be included.

11

Consortium/Contractual Arrangements

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 31 PHS_ResearchPlan_Consortium_Contract

Explain the programmatic, fiscal, and administrative arrangements to be made between the applicant organization and the consortium organization(s). If consortium/contractual activities represent a significant portion of the overall project, explain why the applicant organization, rather than the ultimate performer of the activities, should be the grantee.

12

Letters of Support

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 32 PHS_ResearchPlan_LettersOfSuport

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

Attach appropriate letters here, as a single PDF file, from all individuals confirming their roles in the project and rate/charge for consulting services.

13

Resource Sharing Plan(s)

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 33 PHS_ResearchPlan_ResourceSharingPlan

NIH considers the sharing of unique research resources developed through NIH-sponsored research an important means to enhance the value and further the advancement of the research.  See Data-Sharing Policyor http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-03-032.html

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Appendix

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Select Proposal Narrative Type ID 34 PHS_ResearchPlan_Appendix

This narrative type requires a Description/Title. Do NOT use special characters or spaces in name you type in KC. Only numbers, letters, hyphens, underscores, and periods should be used.

Please consult the sponsor instructions for your specific opportunity regarding the content requirements for this narrative.

A maximum of 10 PDF attachments is allowed. Note this is the total number of allowable appendix attachments, not the total number of publications. If more than 10 appendix attachments are needed, combine the remaining information into attachment #10. A summary sheet listing all of the items included in the appendix is encouraged, but not required. When including a summary sheet, it should be included in the first appendix attachment.