The Submission Guide provides detailed instructions for preparing and submitting your entry to the Challenge. It explains the two submission tracks, required documents, formatting requirements, required submission sections, and how each component of the submission will be used during evaluation. The guide also includes section-by-section expectations for the Curriculum Overview and Nutrition Education Toolkit to help participants prepare clear, complete, and competitive submissions.
The Evaluation Guide explains how submissions will be reviewed and scored by the Evaluation Panel and Judging Panel. It outlines the evaluation criteria for both the Exemplar and Developing Tracks, including scoring categories, point structure, and scoring considerations. Participants are encouraged to review this guide carefully to better understand how Curriculum Overview submissions will be assessed and what reviewers will be looking for in strong submissions.
The Participant Agreement is a required administrative document that must be completed and signed by the Lead Entity and any Partner Entities participating in the submission. It confirms eligibility, participation structure, agreement to the official Challenge rules, and acknowledgement of intellectual property and submission use terms. This document also establishes the Lead Entity as the primary point of contact for the Challenge. This must be uploaded to the platform when you prepare your submission.
The official Challenge rules, eligibility requirements, submission deadlines, and prize information are maintained on the official NIH Challenge website located here.
Participants should review the NIH website carefully before preparing and submitting an entry. The resources provided here, including the Submission Guide, Participant Agreement Form, and Evaluation Guide, are intended to support participants in preparing their submissions, but do not replace the official NIH rules and requirements.
