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Standard Instructions for Submitting an Application
This section contains a set of special instructions related to how applicants should apply for an NCER grant under the appropriate solicitation. Proposed projects must be for research designed to advance the state of knowledge in the research areas described in this solicitation.
Sorting Codes
In order to facilitate proper assignment and review of applications, each applicant is asked to identify the topic area in which their application is to be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to correctly identify the proper sorting code. Failure to do so will result in an inappropriate peer review assignment. At various places within the application, applicants will be asked to identify this topic area by using the appropriate Sorting Code. The Sorting Codes correspond to the topic areas within the solicitation. The Sorting Codes and application deadlines for this solicitation are shown below:
| Topic Area | Sorting Code | Due Date |
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| Exploratory Research | ||
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97-NCERQA-1A | January 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-1B | January 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-1C | January 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-1D | January 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-1E | January 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-1F | January 15, 1997 |
| Ecosystem Indicators | 97-NCERQA-2 | January 22, 1997 |
| Issues in Human Health Risk Assessment | ||
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97-NCERQA-3A | February 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-3B | February 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-3C | February 15, 1997 |
| Endocrine Disruptors | 97-NCERQA-4 | February 15, 1997 |
| Ambient Air Quality | ||
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97-NCERQA-5A | February 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-5B | January 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-5C | February 15, 1997 |
| Health Effects of Particulate Matter | 97-NCERQA-6 | February 15, 1997 |
| Drinking Water | ||
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97-NCERQA-7A | February 15, 1997 |
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97-NCERQA-7B | February 15, 1997 |
| Contaminated Sediments | 97-NCERQA-8 | February 15, 1997 |
The Sorting Code must be placed at the top of the abstract (as shown in the abstract format), in Box 10 of Standard Form 424 (as described in the section on SF424), and should also be included in the address on the package that is sent to EPA (see the section on how to apply).