Reference Submission

The applicant should provide this Reference Form (78 KB) to each person being asked to submit a reference. The completed form should be uploaded via this website within 14 days of the initial application receipt. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the referee of deadlines and ensure that all application material (including Reference Form) are delivered to the NHLBI by the deadline.

Please download, complete and save the Reference Form to your computer. Once the Reference Form is completed, upload it by clicking the “Submit a Reference” link at the bottom of this page. Enter your basic information and choose “Reference” from the Registration Type dropdown menu. Once you fill out the required information and upload the Reference Form, click “Finish.” You will receive an email confirmation and number.

If you have previously submitted a reference for a different applicant, use the confirmation number that was emailed to you to return to the submission site. Save all confirmation emails for future reference.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, or if you have any questions regarding the Reference Form submission process, please contact Dr. Yingying Li-Smerin at lismerin@nhlbi.nih.gov or 301-435-0277.

Submit a Reference