What is the proper format for bibliography and references in a grant application?
NIH accepts any standard citation style. We advise you to list no more than 100 citations, which should include the following: • Names of all authors, listed in the same order as the source publication. • The article title. • Name of the book or journal, volume number, page number range, and year of publication. Keep in mind that you have to follow NIH’s public access policy when citing a paper that results from NIH funding. This requirement applies to new and renewal applications and progress reports. Read how to comply at Bibliography and References Cited in the NIH Grant Cycle: Application to Renewal. This page also gives you more information on formatting guidelines, including sample formats. Susan Lau, UCSF, asks: Can an NIH institutional training award supplement a stipend for a transition from fellow to faculty? NIH’s Institutional Research Training Grant (T32) funds are for NIH trainees only. If you are making the transition to assistant professor, you may want to apply for a N
