**  You must obtain the SF424 (R&R) application form package from the specific funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to which you want to apply. The forms needed to apply are customized to each opportunity and are linked within the announcement or accessible from system-to-system solutions. **

Use the forms associated with the FOA, along with the application guide and the format pages below, to apply for new, renewal, revision and resubmission applications. 

Application Guide

Follow the SF 424(RR) instructions on our How to Apply - Application Guide landing page as well as the instructions in the funding opportunity announcement to develop and submit your application. The application guide links to required format pages within the individual field instruction, and also in the section for formatting attachments.

Format Pages

The Application Guide will direct you to attach a number of files to your application. Below you will find a comprehensive listing of the format pages you will use to include the requested information. You must convert all files to PDF format before including them in your application.

• Biosketches

  • Prepare biographical sketches for applications and progress reports using these instructions, format pages, samples, and FAQs.

• Instructions for Submission of a Reference Letter

  • Submit reference letters for mentored career development and individual fellowship awards directly into the eRA Commons.

• Data Tables

  • Use data tables with Institutional Research Training grant applications

• Additional Senior/Key Person Profile Format

  • Use for applications requiring over 100 senior/key people.

• Additional Performance Site Format

  • Use for applications requiring over 300 performance sites.

• Other Support Format Page

  • Prepare all active and pending support for all senior/key personnel, and updated other support for all senior/key personnel for whom there has been a change since the last reporting period.