Common reasons for returning applications to research offices:
- attachments over permitted page length – for example CV, publication list, case for support, justification of resources
- CV and publications uploaded as one attachment
- missing CV for researcher named on grant
- letter of support not dated
- letter of support not signed
- letter of support for human tissue use not provided – see ethics and approvals section
- publishing or open access cost requested
- equipment costs requested at 100% – with no justification
- equipment broken down into component parts to avoid £10,000 limit
- unauthorised attachments – for example Gantt chart in separate document rather than in case for support
- track changes on document
- insufficient animal use justification
- missing information about the sex of animals, tissues or cells to be used
- NIRG RO letter of support does not include salary details
- NIRG CV not on template
- ICF form or company partner letter of support missing (for calls opening after 27 April 2022).