Responding to Frequent Questions on Flexibilities Related to NIH Funding and COVID-19
The public health emergency due to COVID-19 is causing difficulties in many aspects of our lives. My colleagues and I here at NIH are well aware of the challenges being felt in the research community as institutions are closing, people are being asked to practice social distancing, and resources and attention are justifiably focused on public health needs. We are listening to your concerns and are working quickly to develop answers to your many questions.
We recently updated our Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients
website with a slew of additional FAQs, new funding opportunities, as well as
the video message from me, below, where I address some of the most common
questions.
Since yesterday’s recording of this video, in response
to community concerns about their ability to submit applications in a timely
manner, we have published a notice
announcing that grant applications submitted late for due dates between March
9, 2020, and May 1, 2020, will be accepted through May 1, 2020. This notice
applies to all relevant funding opportunity announcements, including those that
indicate no late applications will be accepted. A cover letter providing a
justification is not required. NIH will be extending the expiration date of
most FOAs expiring between now and May 1. Be sure to read the notice
carefully for details.
Things are moving quickly. Please continue to
communicate with us. We are listening.
I encourage you t...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike coronavirus COVID-19 Source Type: funding
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