
Include a concise description of your proposed project.Name, address, and telephone number of the principal investigator(s)īeyond the items specified by the instructions, consider including additional details in your letter of intent that could help NIAID staff spot issues or advise you further.Letters of intent typically include the following information: If your chosen opportunity specifies letter instructions, follow them. Find contacts and instructions at When To Contact an NIAID Program Officer. They can advise you on your application plans, note special requirements, and forewarn you about mandatory prior approvals. Whether you choose to send a letter of intent or not, at least 12 weeks before you apply, we advise you to contact the NIH scientific program officials listed for your FOA or in your area of science. In addition, your letter may help NIAID staff spot potential issues you need to address before you apply, especially if you include the additional information we suggest below. Reviewers will not see your letter of intent, so it won’t affect how they score your application. The information in your letter allows NIAID staff to plan the peer review panel and identify any unique scientific expertise that needs to be included. Why Send a Letter of Intent?Īlthough letters of intent are not required or binding, we strongly advise you to submit one If your chosen funding opportunity announcement (FOA) or notice of special interest (NOSI) requests one. Learn below why the letter helps, what to include, and your timing. Some funding opportunities suggest that you send a letter of intent before you apply.
