Overall “Considerations for Proposal Submissions” as published by the National Institutes for Health (NIH).

• Observe application guidelines strictly.
• Use basic English and avoid jargon.
• Spell out all acronyms when first used.
• Adhere to format guidelines (margins, font size, single or doubled spaced, page limit, etc.) and be consistent with formats.
• Draw or print all graphs, diagrams, charts, and tables in black ink and label items carefully.
• Include only graphs, tables, etc. that are essential to the narrative; these should complement the text and be appropriately inserted.
• List all citations (six pages maximum) at the end of the research plan.
• Make sure all citations are complete; title, authors, book or journal, volume number, inclusive pages, year of publication.
• Have an outside reader review the proposal for clarity and consistency.
• Proofread carefully by reading aloud. Do not rely on computer “spell check” to point out mistakes.
• Be consistent with terms, references, and form writing style. If multiple people are writing sections, identify one person to write the final draft.
• Supplement the text material by including additional information in the appendices (supportive and supplemental material only). Provide a table of contents for the appendices.
• Make sure the application is signed and dated by you (the Principal Investigator) and by the designated institutional official.
• Make sure all the “check-box” items on page II of the PHS 398 application are completed.

Be sure your application is received at the Center for Scientific Review by the appropriate deadline.

NIH Grant Writing Tips: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/grant_tips.htm

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