diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 44e369140..10473ac8a 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ the requirements below.
 - [ ] `npm test` passes
 - [ ] tests are included
 - [ ] documentation is changed or added
-- [ ] contribution guidelines followed [here](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] contribution guidelines followed [here](https://github.com/nodejs/citgm/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] commit message follows commit guidelines