1. ASSIST Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking
A better way to submit NIH and other Public Health Service Grant Applications

2. What is ASSIST? ASSIST is a secure web-based system
ASSIST works with grants.gov to download and complete forms
ASSIST project applications include all required forms necessary for the application package as well as all optional forms
ASSIST is currently OPTIONAL for single-projects and MANDATORY for multi-projects.

3. What are the benefits of using ASSIST?
ASSIST has the ability to see errors and warning before submission
ASSIST allows printing and previewing of the application in NIH format
Multiple users can work on an application through delegation processes. There are access controls and security features so that access of only one portion can be delegated to a specific user.

4. More Benefits of ASSIST
Data is populated from established ERA Commons profiles within ASSIST
ASSIST tracks Grants.gov and ERA Commons submission status
ASSIST has the ability to copy(clone) an application

5. OVERVIEW of using ASSIST
You will need the FOA number to initiate and ASSIST application (e.g. PA )
You can click the “APPLY ONLINE USING ASSIST” button in the FOA to get to the ASSIST homepage
The home page for the ASSIST system is located at:
Log in with your ERA Commons ID/Password and Initiate using the FOA number.

8. For More information…
Contact and request ASSIST training through SPA
A comprehensive ASSIST userguide with is available through the NIH:
Contact Sarah at any time for help at or