For the Investigator, Mentor, and other Significant Contributors. Make sure that each personal statement, including the Mentor’s, addresses the research in the proposal (PDF). NIH Grant Forms: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm
Describe how, in the short or long term, the research would contribute to: the fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems, and/or the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability (limit to 2-3 sentences, PDF).
List major items of equipment already available for your project. Check if your institution has a catalog of core facilities to help you find equipment. Where appropriate, identify the equipment’s location and pertinent capabilities (PDF).