October 30, 2013
NIH (including help desks) will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2013 (Thanksgiving Day). If a postmark/submission date falls on this federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day
October 30, 2013
NIH (including help desks) will be closed Monday, November 11, 2013 (Veterans’ Day). If a postmark/submission date falls on this federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.
October 22, 2013
My colleagues and I have heard from many of you since Friday, expressing significant concerns regarding delaying the review of applications to the May council round due to the Government shutdown. Applicants faced with a four month delay in a funding decision described serious consequences to their research programs. Additionally, many reviewers contacted us saying they are ready and willing to do anything to get these reviews done. In light of this feedback, our review staff have risen to the challenge, and will be working with reviewers to go the extra mile in exceptionally creative ways to reschedule as many of the 200+ missed October review meetings as possible.
October 18, 2013
As promised yesterday, I’m posting additional information on our efforts to restore the NIH extramural program. First, some context: the 16-day delay in operations had a major impact on our business of supporting extramural research. While our grantees could continue conducting vital research through their FY 2013 awards, NIH could not release any awards while we were closed. ….
October 17, 2013
Hi everyone! NIH is back up and running and we are here. I want to begin by thanking all of you for the incredible patience and support you displayed during the past tumultuous weeks. I kept in touch by reading social media, the press, and your own communications, and was amazed at the overarching support … Continue reading “Getting Research Back on Track”
October 1, 2013
Due to a lapse in government funding, new posts and responses may not originate from this account until appropriations are enacted. If you are a grantee or a grant applicant looking for guidance, see NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-13-126 at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not-od-13-126.html. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at usa.gov.
October 1, 2013
Right now is a difficult time for the federal government and for the American people. We have been shut down due to lack of an appropriation. I provided guidance to our grantee community through a direct email to principal investigators, signing officials at institutions with active awards, and reviewers. That guidance is also available in … Continue reading “Federal Government Shut-down”
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