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Review Process during COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Due date extensions to May 1
  • Post-submission deadline – 14 days before study section
  • All virtual review meetings after 3/14/2020
  • Due date extensions to May 1
  • Guidance for reviewers: assume that issues resulting from the coronavirus pandemic will be considered prior to award
  • Standard due dates in effect
  • Extended deadlines for IC FOAs and Institutional Ts only
  • Post-submission deadline – 30 days before study section
  • Preliminary data allowed as post-submission material
  • All virtual review meetings
  • Guidance for reviewers: assume that issues resulting from the coronavirus pandemic will be considered prior to award
  • COVID-19 contingency plans should not be included in applications
  • Standard due dates in effect
  • Extended deadlines for IC-reviewed FOAs only
  • Preliminary data allowed as post-submission material
  • Guidance for reviewers: assume contingencies will be rectified
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