Frequently Asked Questions (LOI Cycle)

What feedback will I receive on my LOI?

For the 2008 funding cycle, the LOIs will be used for planning purposes only. The LOIs will not be evaluated for scientific or technical merit. Every investigator who submits a correctly prepared LOI by the January 18, 2008, deadline, may submit a full grant application. Applicants are encourage to begin working on their application as soon as their LOI has been submitted.

What is the application due date?

An original and six collated copies of your full grant application must be submitted to your respective association by 5:00 p.m. EST on March 14, 2008. Please note that applications submitted in response to Potential Extramural Projects (Research) should be prepared using the PHS 398 grant application. Applications submitted in response to the Potential Extramural Projects (Non-Research) and that are Investigator Initiated should be prepared using the PHS 5161 grant application. Please be sure to read all of the application review criteria for research and nonresearch as well as the complete PEP description prior to preparing your application.

Does my member association have any special guidelines that apply to the application process?

Each association has their own set of administrative requirements pertaining to the submission of the grant application. For example, each association has an application coversheet that should be attached to each copy of your application. Please contact your association representative to find out about any special requirements not posted on this site.

Does the amount of funding include direct and indirect costs?

The amount of funding requested should include all expenses, both direct and indirect, that you anticipate will be incurred during the course of your research.

Is a local funding match required to submit a LOI?

You are not required to obtain cost-matching funds to qualify.

Can one apply through two associations for the same project or is it advisable to apply just through one association?

You should submit your LOI through only one association. Select the association which appropriately represents your academic community when submitting a LOI.

Is there a funding limit for Investigator Initiated LOIs?

There is no funding limit for Investigator Initiated LOIs; however, for the 2008 PEP application cycle Investigator Initiated project periods may not exceed two years.