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    This document provides guidelines and examples for writing the Project Narrative section of an NIH grant application. The Project Narrative is limited to three sentences and must follow NIH formatting requirements. It must describe the relevance of the research to public health. Example Project Narratives address shortcomings in the research field, how the research meets R15 program goals, and how it aligns with the priorities of the targeted NIH Institute. The examples provide different ways to effectively communicate the public health relevance of the proposed research.

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    This document provides guidelines and examples for writing the Project Narrative section of an NIH grant application. The Project Narrative is limited to three sentences and must follow NIH formatting requirements. It must describe the relevance of the research to public health. Example Project Narratives address shortcomings in the research field, how the research meets R15 program goals, and how it aligns with the priorities of the targeted NIH Institute. The examples provide different ways to effectively communicate the public health relevance of the proposed research.

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    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse NIH Project Narrative Template

    NIH Project Narrative Template Commented [BG1]: According to NIH formatting


    guidelines, text in your attachments must follow these
    The Project Narrative is required for all NIH applications. It is limited to, at most, three sentences, and it requirements:
    must follow NIH font, margin, and formatting requirements. Refer to the NIH Application General
    Instructions and Research Instructions for the full guidelines. Paper size and margins: Use paper size no larger than
    standard letter paper size (8 ½" x 11”). Provide at least one-
    Content1: half inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right) for all pages.
    No applicant-supplied information can appear in the
    Describe the relevance of this research to public health in, at most, three sentences. For example, NIH margins.
    applicants can describe how, in the short or long term, the research would contribute to fundamental
    knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and/or the application of that knowledge to Headers and footers: Do not include headers or footers in
    enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. If the application is funded, this public your attachments. NIH will add headers, footers, page
    health relevance statement will be combined with the project summary and will become public numbers, bookmarks and a table of contents when your
    information. grant application is assembled upon submission. Headings
    (e.g., Significance, Innovation) within the text of your
    Writing Tips: attachments improve readability and are highly encouraged.
    Some funding opportunity announcement and form
     This document is a succinct snapshot of your research that will be shared with the public. Therefore, instructions provide guidance on organizing the content of
    it is important to write it in lay language that will be understandable to people outside of the sciences. attachments including specific headings that must be
     Write the Project Narrative after completing the Research Strategy and Project Summary because, as present.
    Norins and Matheson suggest, “You will have a clearer picture of your project’s scope and how it
    Font size: Must be 11 points or larger. Smaller text in
    impacts public health2.” figures, graphs, diagrams and charts is acceptable, as long as
     There is no one way to write the Project Narrative. However, the four examples below, including one it is legible when the page is viewed at 100%.
    from a successful UWL PI, provide different ways to write this document based on how you want to Some PDF conversion software reduces font size. It is
    covey your research to the public: important to confirm that the final PDF document complies
    o Can you clearly answer the question: “What is the relevance of your research to public health?” with the font requirements.
     Language suggestions: What is the weakness or shortcoming in the research field at this
    The fonts below are recommended, although other fonts
    time? Example 1 uses the language “Despite the clear linkage between/and…hormone
    (both serif and non-serif) are acceptable if they meet the
    therapy has not proven to be cardioprotective” to succinctly introduce the shortcoming that above requirements.
    will be addressed in the proposal, “This application will identify…and test the overall Arial
    hypothesis… It is expected that the proposed studies will provide timely information that can Georgia
    help form the basis…” Helvetica
    o How does your research fit with the purpose of the R15 mechanism? Palatino Linotype
     Example 2 provides an overview of the project and then focuses specifically on how
    objective meets the goals of the R15 program, as well emphasizing
    graduates/undergraduates (a significant part of an R15) will be involved: “This project aims
    to generate… The objectives of this proposal are consistent with the goals of the NIH
    Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) R15 program, and will have a significant
    impact on public health by providing…will be conducted by…two graduate students, and
    four undergraduate students.”
    o How does your research address the chosen Institute’s or Center’s mission and/or objectives? Commented [BG2]: Review the targeted NIH
     Example 3 directly speaks to how the proposed research aligns with one of the Institute’s Institutes/Centers (I/Cs) for your project to determine the
    objectives as well as its mission: “The proposed research is clinically relevant as it could I/Cs funding priorities.
    lead to…the project supports objective 1 of the strategic vision of the NHLBI to… By
    involving undergraduates in this project, both in and out of the classroom, the project
    supports objective 8 to…”
    o Does your research provide new insight into the public health field?
     Example 4’s language includes descriptions of what the research will provide and how it will
    be used to guide future research in public health: “This study will yield a comprehensive

    1
    NIH Research Instructions. (2018). pp. R-38. Retrieved from https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-
    guide.html
    2
    Norins, L., & Matheson, S. (2014). NIH R15 Grant Application Mentor: An Educational How-to Manual (2nd edition).
    Bonita Springs, FL: Principal Investigators Association.

    1 Updated May 2018


    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse NIH Project Narrative Template

    structural characterization of… The structural data from this project will therefore be used to
    guide…potentially providing new therapeutic agents for treating mycobacterial infections, as
    well as chemical genetic probes to increase understanding of this enzyme system.”

    Example Project Narratives from Norins and Matheson 2 (1, 2, and 4):

    Example 1

    Proposal Title: Regulation of GPER-mediated Signaling in the Vasculature by Calmodulin

    Project Narrative: Despite the clear linkage between postmenopause and cardiovascular disease,
    hormone replacement therapy has not proven to be cardioprotective. This application will identify the
    novel G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER) as a novel calmodulin-binding protein and test the
    overall hypothesis that GPER activation triggers in vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells
    feed-forward mechanisms that involve CaM both at the receptor level and downstream effectors, linking
    signaling pathways mediated by different estrogen receptors. Effects of GPER activation will also be
    tested on endothelial Ca2+ signaling and cell-cell interaction via modulation of calmodulindependent
    activities. It is expected that the proposed studies will provide timely information that can help form the
    basis for targeting estrogen receptor subtypes for preventive and therapeutic purposes.

    Example 2 (This proposal has multiple PIs, and the Narrative emphasizes goals of the R15 program.)

    Project Title: Chemoenzymatic synthesis of pradimicin analogues for novel antifungal and antiviral agents

    Project Narrative: This project aims to generate a library of novel pradimicin analogs using a combination
    of enzymatic and chemical methods, and evaluate the antifungal and antiviral activities of these
    synthesized compounds. The objectives of this proposal are consistent with the goals of the NIH
    Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) R15 program, and will have a significant impact on
    public health by providing promising molecules for new anti-infective drug discovery. This multi-
    departmental project will be conducted by a team of researchers consisting of three faculty members, a
    technician, two graduate students, and four undergraduate students.

    Example 3

    Project Title: Mechanisms of cold storage lesion resistance in hibernating ground squirrel platelets

    Project Narrative: The proposed research is clinically relevant as it could lead to the generation of cold
    storage lesions in platelets, extending their availability for transfusions. By studying hibernating 13 -lined
    ground squirrels, the project supports objective 1 of the strategic vision of the NHLBI to “understand
    normal biological function and resilience” in exploring natural resilience to cold storage lesions in
    platelets. By involving undergraduates in this project, both in and out of the classroom, the project
    supports objective 8 to “further develop, diversify, and sustain a scientific workforce capable of
    accomplishing the NHLBI’s mission.”

    Example 4

    Project Title: Structural Characterization of the M. tuberculosis Thioredoxin System

    Project Narrative: This study will yield a comprehensive structural characterization of the thioredoxin
    enzyme system from Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. Since the
    Mycobacterium tuberculosis thioredoxin system protects it from the oxidative attacks of human immune
    cells, it is currently being pursued as a promising new drug target. The structural data from this project will
    therefore be used to guide structure-based identification of inhibitors, potentially providing new
    therapeutic agents for treating mycobacterial infections, as well as chemical genetic probes t o increase
    understanding of this enzyme system.

    2 Updated May 2018

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