During a No-Cost Extension, is Prior Approval Still Required if Senior or Key Personnel Withdraw from a Project?

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Yes. As described in NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 8.1.2.6, prior approval from NIH is required for a change in status such as withdrawal from the project during a no-cost extension. This applies only if the senior or key personnel are named on the Notice of Award sent by NIH. For more frequently asked questions about senior or key personnel changes, visit this FAQ page on this topic.

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  1. What about the case when the key persons hasn’t ‘withdrawn’ they’re just no longer covered by budget dollars. this sometimes occurs when there is a portion of work still needing to be completed by a consortium member or co-investigator.

    1. NIH recognizes that during an orderly phase out a certain amount of diminished effort happens for all investigators involved in the project. However, this prior approval requirement is tied to effort being devoted on a project, regardless if there are funds available to support that effort. Be reminded that this requirement is only for the PD/PI(s) and any other individuals specifically name in the Notice of Award (NoA). If a PD/PI or other individual named in the NoA reduces their effort to the point that it triggers the need for NIH prior approval, such an action is required even if no funds remain to support their effort.

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