SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR NIH GRANTS.GOV K-AWARDS |
| Please Note: There is NO "Logon ID for Grants.gov. Stanford is registered as an institution. |
Just announced: Hands-on Computer Lab Session scheduled
for Tuesday, December 8
from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Register
online in STARS (via AXESS)
for
ORA-1219-120809
"Grants.gov K-Award Lab". Additional labs will be scheduled
for the next cycle; please contact us if you are interested.
If you can't make a lab, you can use our online materials as
a 24/7 desktop reference
to help you access, download, and complete your K-award application and internal Stanford documents. Please Note: Starting with the 1/25/2010 deadlines, NIH is making modifications to their grant application packages and instructions, including: 1) research plan page limit reduction and restructuring, 2) modifications to the biosketch form, and 3) modification to the resource page. Check NIH notice NOT-OD-09-149 for details.
Please call 650-725-9830 if you
need assistance with any of these materials, completing the application or using the Stanford eSubmit Webpage.
The Application
- NIH "K Kiosk" - Information about NIH Career Development Awards - download them from this location
- Sample Grants.gov Fellowship Application Package - This is a sample of what your application will look like. We've filled out some of the forms and indicated areas you should be aware of when completing your application. Don't copy this - it's just an example!
- Stanford Instructions for completing the SF424R&R form - These instructions are specific to the K-Awards. They will guide you as you complete the "Face Page"of the application with information about Stanford, yourself, your project, etc. (see pages 3 & 4 of the "Sample Grants.gov Application Package" above).
- eSubmit
(required Stanford website used to route your application for submission)
- Check the Stanford Institutional Facts page for important numbers (DUNS, Federal Tax ID, Human and Animal certifications, etc.).
- Institutional Representatives - These are the Administrative or Business Officials who will "sign" and submit your application on behalf of Stanford University:
- Biosketch Information
- Start with the sample format on the Biographical Sketch Format Page to prepare this section for all (modular and other) grant applications.
- Check Section 7.4.4.1 of the Supplemental Instructions to the SF 424(R&R) for Preparing an Individual Research Career Development Award (CDA) Application [“K” Series] for special instructions.
- Include biographical sketches of all Senior/Key Personnel and Other Significant Contributors (e.g., mentors, co-mentors).
- The Biographical Sketches may not exceed four pages per person. This 4-page limit includes the table at the top of the first page.
- NIH Grants Policy Statement
- Instructions on creating PDF documents
- NIH Grants.gov Application Instructions - Download the most current application instructions here (Choose the "Application Guide SF424 (R&R) – Adobe Forms Version A" from the Instructions and Other Information section). Download the PDF version and open the bookmarks; most of the information you'll need to complete your application will be found in Section 4, 5, and 7 (information in section 7 supercedes information in section 4). Look for the screen-shots of the forms; the detailed instructions for each form follow the screenshot.
Fellowship Offices/Websites
- Med School Fellowship "K Award" Website: This site has links specific to School of Medicine applicants, as well as tools for all applicants.
- Stanford Postdoc Website - Website for The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for Stanford University' contains links to the handbook, educational information
- School of Engineering: School of Engineering Management of Postdoctoral Fellowships; this site has the process specifically for the School of Engineering Postocs.
Need An NIH eCommons Username?
TRAINING & PROTOCOL RESOURCES |
Some research will require other training or protocols to be complete before funds can be dispersed. You don’t have to complete it at the time of proposal, but will have to before research can commence. Here are some resources to help you:
SOFTWARE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION |
Adobe Reader Requirements
Additional Software Needs
- A PDF Writer
- You may no longer need a separate PDF Writer when using Microsoft products (Office 2007 or later). Office has a plug-in you can download free that will allow you to "SAVE AS PDF" for Microsoft products.
- If you are creating PDFs from software other than Microsoft Office, you may need a writer. Adobe Acrobat is the recommended (and inexpensive) solution at Stanford.
- Optional: If you need an alternate web browser (for the PC or the MAC), Mozilla Firefox is an excellent alternative browser. You can download it free.
LAB SCHEDULE AND ONLINE MATERIALS |
September Lab Schedule
Labs will be scheduled before the next cycle. Please contact us if you are interested.
Online Materials
If you cannot come to a hands-on lab session, you can access our class materials online:
- Class Slides/notes
Open the Powerpoint in "Notes" View. There is a lot of information in the notes (which you can print if you need) and there are also "hot" links on the slides if you run the powerpoint in "Slide Show" view (the links are also on this webpage above and contained in the notes).
- Class Handouts
The following documents are handed out in the labs and used as samples and instructions when we're completing the application forms. You should open and view or print them to see how your application and forms should be filled out.
Other Required Forms
- SU-42 (Stanford Internal Routing Form)
No application will be processed without a signed routing sheet!
This page has a link to the form and job aid.
- In the School of Medicine, this form is initiated by the Institutional Rep (RPM)
- All other schools, the department initiates the form
- This form must be completed by the PI (or someone on their behalf) and signed by
--the faculty sponsor
--department administrator
--Others as required (see form, it depends on school/department)
- Check the online job aid if you have questions – Don’t Guess!
- Check all appropriate boxes (e.g., Laboratory Animals, Human Subjects, etc.)
- PI Waiver Memo:
- Instructions for the memo are online - These are required for all K-Awards
- PI Waiver Checklist - be sure all of the items on the checklist are addressed in your memo.
- Resident-Clinical Fellow Approval Form:
