{"id":3280,"date":"2025-08-12T09:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/proposaldevelopment\/?page_id=3280"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:18:23","slug":"grant-writing-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/proposaldevelopment\/services\/grant-writing-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant Writing Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NIH Common Forms, SciENcv, and ORCiD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Starting January 25, 2026, the Common Forms versions for Biographical Sketches, Biographical Sketch Supplements, and Current and Pending (Other) Support will be required. The goal of these forms is to achieve greater standardization across federal agencies. <strong>Failure to use the correct forms will cause NIH to withdraw your application from consideration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Senior\/Key Personnel will be required to use Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/sciencv\/\">SciENcv<\/a><\/u>) to complete Common Forms. SciENcv is a researcher profile system for all individuals who apply for, receive, or are associated with research investments from federal agencies. ScIENcv will produce digitally certified PDF(s) for use in application submissions.<\/li>\n<li>NIH will require all Senior\/Key Personnel to enter their <u><a href=\"https:\/\/info.orcid.org\/researchers\/\">ORCID ID<\/a><\/u>\u00a0into <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/sciencv\/\">SciENcv<\/a><\/u>\u00a0in the Persistent Identifier (PID) section of the Common Forms. ORCID is a free, unique, persistent identifier (PID) for individuals to use as they engage in research, scholarship, and innovation activities.<\/li>\n<li>NIH will require all Senior\/Key Personnel to link their ORCID ID to their eRA Commons Personal Profile. See the ORCID ID topic in eRA Commons for information on <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.era.nih.gov\/erahelp\/commons\/PPF_Help\/8_2_orcid.htm\">linking your ORCID ID to your eRA Commons Personal Profile.<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2025\/12\/5.-SciENcv-for-Creating-a-Biosketch-Other-Support.pdf\">Guidance on SciENcv for Creating a Biosketch &amp; Other Support<\/a> (with gratitude to Duke University School of Medicine&#8217;s Office of Research Development)<\/p>\n<p>SciENcv uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/sciencv\/wikihelp\/\">&#8220;Markdown&#8221; syntax<\/a>, which allows you to add simple formatting to your personal statement, if necessary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2026\/01\/Common-Form-Biosketch-Summary-of-Changes.pdf\">Common Form Biosketch &#8211; Summary of Changes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2026\/01\/Common-Form-Biosketch-Instructions-for-SciENcv.pdf\">Common Form Biosketch Instructions for SciENcv<\/a> <a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2026\/01\/SciENcv-FAQ.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2026\/01\/SciENcv-Guide.pdf\">SciENcv Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2026\/01\/SciENcv-FAQ.pdf\">SciENcv FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(posted 12\/5\/2025; edited to add Markdown syntax 1\/5\/2026; edited to add Summary of Changes, FAQ, Guide 1\/8\/2026)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Looking for examples of NIH grants?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These applications were generously provided by the investigators as examples of good grantsmanship. However, these samples may not reflect the latest NIH guidelines or format. Please work with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/proposaldevelopment\/find-pd-contact-by-department\/\">PD associate<\/a> to obtain the most recent guidelines for your funding opportunity!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NIAID:\u00a0<\/strong>Several investigators have graciously agreed to share their exceptional applications and summary statements as samples to help the research community. Sample grants include: research grants (R01, R03, R15, R21, R21\/R33), small business grants (R41, R42, R43, R44), and training and career awards (K01, K08, F31). NIAID also provides sample forms, plans, letters, emails, and more. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaid.nih.gov\/grants-contracts\/sample-applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">niaid.nih.gov\/grants-contracts\/sample-applications<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>NCI: <\/strong>Several investigators and their organizations agreed to let specific study sections post excerpts of their grant applications online. Find examples of funded R01, R03, and R21 grants below.\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cancercontrol.cancer.gov\/brp\/funding\/sample-application.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Behavioral Research Program (BRP)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cancercontrol.cancer.gov\/IS\/sample-grant-applications.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Implementation Science (IS) with dissemination and implementation (D&amp;I) grant applications<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cancercontrol.cancer.gov\/IS\/sample-grant-applications.html\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epi.grants.cancer.gov\/funding\/grantsmanship\/sample-grants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program (EGRP)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/funding-grants\/proposal-development-grantwriting\/proposal-library\/\"><strong>BU Proposal Library (Kerberos)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also search for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/research-impact\/research-resources\/research-awards-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">current research awards<\/a><\/strong> from other Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine principal investigators. We encourage you to search the database and reach out to PIs to ask for advice on applying to specific funding mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/research-impact\/research-resources\/dashboard-research-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research Awards Dashboard<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>offers a global view of research awards at the school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sample Templates<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2025\/08\/TEMPLATE-Specific-Aims-and-Research-Strategy.docx\">Specific Aims and Research Strategy (links active as of 8\/14\/25)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/proposaldevelopment\/files\/2025\/08\/Introduction-to-Resubmission-template.docx\">Introduction to Resubmission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tools for Helping Match Program Officers (POs) and Study Sections<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.nih.gov\/matchmaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matchmaker<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k94U9q65Kq0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to use the NIH RePORTER Matchmaker extension<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Recommended use: Input your Specific Aims to find similarly funded projects and contacts for POs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForApplicants\/ArtHome\">Assisted Referral Tool (ART)<\/a>: Developed by CSR to recommend potentially appropriate study sections. Access roster lists.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/art.csr.nih.gov\/ART\/guide.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide for using ART<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Recommended use: If you are trying to target a different study section, refine your Abstract\/Specific Aims and subsequently use ART to gauge whether your adjustments increase potential relevance to your desired study section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/policy-and-compliance\/policy-topics\/peer-review\/simplifying-review\/framework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NIH Simplified Review Framework<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/policy-and-compliance\/policy-topics\/peer-review\/simplifying-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simplifying Review of Research Project Grant Applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/proposaldevelopment\/services\/grant-writing-resources\/navigating-nih-simplified-review-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Panel (9\/4\/2025)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Scientific Review (CSR)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForApplicants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information for Applicants<\/a>: Find information on the application process, planning and writing, and other FAQs about applying.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Gg2nppTaLUw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Happens to Your NIH Grant Application<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForApplicants\/ArtHome\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForReviewers\/BecomeAReviewer\/ECR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Early<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForReviewers\/BecomeAReviewer\/ECR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Career<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForReviewers\/BecomeAReviewer\/ECR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Reviewe<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForReviewers\/BecomeAReviewer\/ECR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/public.csr.nih.gov\/ForReviewers\/BecomeAReviewer\/ECR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Program<\/a>: <span>Helps early career scientists become more competitive as grant applicants through first-hand experience with peer review and to enrich CSR\u2019s pool of trained reviewers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/policy-and-compliance\/policy-topics\/early-stage-investigators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Policies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Working with Industry: Setting Yourself Up For Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On May 7, 2026, we co-hosted an event on with the BU Office of Industry Engagement, BUMC&#8217;s Proposal Development and Grant Strategy Offices, and BMC&#8217;s Strategic Research Growth team. Members of the BU community can access Mark Simes&#8217; presentation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/proposaldevelopment\/services\/grant-writing-resources\/working-with-industry-set-yourself-up-for-success\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NIH Common Forms, SciENcv, and ORCiD Starting January 25, 2026, the Common Forms versions for Biographical Sketches, Biographical Sketch Supplements, and Current and Pending (Other) Support will be required. The goal of these forms is to achieve greater standardization across federal agencies. 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