This one-page limit for the resubmission introduction is explained in the
parent PA for unsolicited R21s.  It is also be true for R03 resubmissions.
-Jean

At 09:40 AM 6/28/2006, you wrote:
>We've got applications rejected by NIH for both the R21 and R03 because
>of the 1 page limit on Introductions.  It is true that the application
>kit and instructions state a 3 page limit, but the NIH system is only
>accepting one page.  The Help desk told our PI 1 page and it was finally
>accepted, in both our submissions, when we reduced the Introduction to
>one page.
>
>Maryellen O'Brien
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On
>Behalf Of Regeane Villarson
>Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 12:33 PM
>To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
>Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Intro to revised R21
>
>Another issue for the revised R21:
>
>We just submitted a revised R21 and it bounced back with an error
>stating that the introduction can not be more than 1 PAGE. This is
>incorrect. As far as I know, the PI still has 3 pages for their intro.
>The SF 424 R&R Application Guide also confirms the three page limit
>(page I-18). I sent an e-mail to the help desk regarding this issue. Has
>any one else received this error?
>
>Best,
>
>
>Regeane Villarson, MBA
>Assistant Manager
>Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
>New Jersey Medical School
>973-972-8649
>972-972-3585 (fax)
>
> >>> xxxxxx@LHS.ORG 06/28/06 12:03 PM >>>
>We have an investigator resubmitting an R21 for July 1 who has raised
>an
>interesting question regarding the Introduction in the SF424RR.  She
>and
>others in the past have typically referenced page numbers in the
>Research
>Plan to note some changes or revisions.  Since page numbers are now
>not
>allowed, any suggestions as to how to handle this?
>
>Thanks in advance.  The collective talent and wisdom on this LISTSERV
>is
>greatly appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>Steve Hunter
>Legacy Research
>Portland, Oregon
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