Submitting an Application
Applications are to be submitted electronically using the SF424 (R&R) following the instructions in the Part I.7, " Preparing an Individual Research Career Development Award (CDA) Application" and Section IV of the program announcement.
When the program-specific instructions deviate from those in the Application Guide, follow the program-specific instructions. Applications that do not comply with these instructions may be delayed or not be accepted for review.
For assistance with application submission, please see the Frequently Asked Questions and/or contact eRA Commons Help Desk/Grant.gov contact Center.
Application Receipt Dates and Review Schedule
| Receipt Date: New Application | Receipt Date: Resubmission application | Initial Review | Council Review | Earliest Possible Start Date* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipt Cycle 1 | February 12 | March 12 | June/July | September/October | December |
| Receipt Cycle 2 | June 12 | July 12 | October/November | January/February | April |
| Receipt Cycle 3 | October 12 | November 12 | February/March | May/June | July |
Applications are due by 5 pm local time.
When a standard submission date falls on a weekend or Federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.
* Start dates are determined by the availability of NCI funds and may not occur until well after the earliest possible start date.
