Are there special page limitations for different sections of the proposal RESEARCH PLAN?
Yes, the guidelines specify page limitations by section...
New Page Limitations
Effective June 2017!
MPRC will check and inform the investigator of special page limitations that may apply to specific proposal guidelines. In general, the following guidelines are set for investigator-initiated (parent) R01, R03 and R21 research proposals at NIH.:
| Section | Mechanism | OLD Page Limit | NEW Page Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction | R01 (new) | N/A | N/A |
| R01(resubmit) |
3 Pages |
1 Page, unless noted |
|
| R03 (new) | N/A | N/A | |
| R03 (resubmit) |
1Page |
1 Page |
|
| R21 (new) | N/A | N/A | |
| R21 (resubmit) |
1 Page |
1 Page | |
| 2. through 5. | R01 (all) |
25 |
|
| R03 (new) |
10 |
||
| R21 (new) | 15 | ||
|
NEW SECTIONS/ LIMITS |
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| 2. Specific Aims | All R01/R03/R21 (new or resubmit) | 1 Page | |
3. Research Strategy
|
Al R01(new or resubmit) All R03/R21(new or resubmit) |
12 Pages
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For more details on Instructions and Page Limits see