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Nov 26, 2009

Writedit points out a notice issued by NIH that lists the changes for submissions being made January 25th or later. She says the most important reminder relates to online submissions. The notice says:

Applicants MUST return to the FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA), or the reissued Parent Announcement, to download the new application forms for due dates on or after January 25, 2010.

Writedit's post also contains links to a sample biosketch and other useful information.

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