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Appendix

  • Use of hyperlinks and URLs is not allowed unless specified by the FOA.
  • Refer to the FOA to determine whether there are any special appendix instructions for your application
  • Some FOAs may have different instructions for the Appendix. 
  • A maximum of 10 PDF attachments is allowed in the Appendix.
    • If more than 10 appendix attachments are needed, combine the remaining information into attachment #10.
  • Tables other than the required Data Tables 1-8 must be incorporated into the Program Plan and must not be included in the Appendix.
  • Use file names for attachments that are descriptive of the content.
  • A summary sheet listing all of the items included in the Appendix is encouraged but not required. When including a summary sheet, it should be included in the first appendix attachment.
  • The only allowable appendix materials are:
    • Blank data collection forms, blank survey forms, and blank questionnaire forms - or screenshots.
    • Simple lists of interview questions.
    • In your blank forms and lists, do not include items such as: data, data compilations, lists of variables or acronyms, data analyses, publications, manuals, instructions, descriptions or drawings/figures/diagrams of data collection methods or machines/devices
    • Blank informed consent/assent forms.
    • Other items only if they are specified in the FOA as allowable appendix materials.
  • No other items are allowed in the Appendix.  Simply relocating disallowed materials to other parts of the application will result in a noncompliant application.
  • Applications will be withdrawn and not reviewed if they do not follow the appendix requirements in these instructions or in your FOA.
  • Information that expands upon or complements information provided in any section of the application - even if it is not required for the review - is not allowed in the Appendix unless it is listed in the allowed appendix materials above or in your FOA.
  • Do not include material transfer agreements (MTA) in the Appendix unless otherwise specified in the FOA.

See Also

NIH Appendix Policy