How to Apply for NIAA Funding

  • Applicants must submit their application online by the stated deadline. We advise you to allow sufficient time for this and factor in any potential technical difficulties you may encounter. The ScholarOne platform becomes extremely busy on deadline dates, so we advise you take this into consideration.

  • Applicants can submit applications to more than one category but these must be on different subjects, i.e. the same application cannot be submitted to multiple categories.

  • Applicants must complete and upload their application to ScholarOne Manuscripts as a SINGLE FILE in PDF format (see link below). This file should include all the documents which make up the application, i.e. the application form, CV, signed declaration, scientific abstract, lay abstract etc.

  • Abstract and lay summary information should be copied and pasted from your PDF file into the text boxes provided on the system.

  • Please note that applicants are no longer required to submit a hard copy of their application to us in the post, however you must make sure that the electronic version that you upload has been fully signed by all relevant parties.

  • All applicants must now submit an NIAA Grants EDI data capture form by email. Information on this is available on each application form and here.

  • We are unable to accept any electronic applications after the deadline so it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their submission is uploaded on time. Please contact us in good time if you are having any difficulties.

NIAA Research Grants: Application guidance

For a list of specific issues and solutions please see below, however if you encounter any further difficulties please contact us.

  • Please don't leave submitting your application until minutes before the deadline (12noon) on the closing date.

    The online portal gets very busy and can't handle lots of people trying to submit their application at the same time, and you may find that your submission doesn't get uploaded in time.

    We are unable to accept applications after the closing date, so please ensure you leave plenty of time to submit your application to meet the deadline.

  • All applications that are successfully submitted are acknowledged by an automated email from ScholarOne.

    Please check you receive this email once you have uploaded your application. It should look like this.

    If you do not receive this email and feel sure you have uploaded your application correctly please contact us.

  • Please read the rubric and application form for your chosen grant category carefully. Each NIAA funding partner has specific criteria and requirements for their funding, and the instructions provided will tell you what you need to include for your application to be considered.

    Your application should be uploaded to ScholarOne as a single pdf document and should generally consist of the following:

    • Completed application form including name(s) of applicant(s) and any collaborators

    • Contact details

    • Institution

    • Title/aims of proposed research

    • Scientific abstract of the project (up to 200 words)

    • Structured lay abstract (up to 500 words)

    • Proposed starting date

    • Breakdown of project costs, including total £ being requested, and justification for requested items

    • Details of other funding

    • CVs of applicants

    This list is not exhaustive however and each funder's requirements will vary so please do check the instructions. You do not need to send a hard copy of the application to us in the post, however you do need to make sure that the electronic version you submit has been fully signed by all relevant parties. You will also need to ensure that you submit your completed EDI form separately by email.

    It's not mandatory to include a cover letter with your application; however you may choose to do so. Should you wish to include a cover letter please include this as the first page of your pdf document when uploading your application.

  • Unfortunately we are unable to submit your application on your behalf. However if you are having difficulties with your pdf document please contact us and we'll try to help.

  • If you have previously had access to ScholarOne, either as an applicant or reviewer, you should be able to use the same login details as before. If not, you will need to set up a new account. Should you have any difficulties with this please contact us.