No. Consultants are paid at a “reasonable rate.” Reasonableness is based on the going rate for the locale, type of work, and what the organization normally pays for comparable work. For more information, see NOT-OD-10-041 Remember to always check for specific instructions in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)

No. NIH staff members are not authorized to give permission in advance for a late submission. If you choose to send in an application late, it should include a cover letter with specific information about the timing and nature of the cause of the delay. The Division of Receipt and Referral at the Center for … Continue reading “Can I request an extension of the application due date?”

Referees do not need to wait until the application is submitted to submit letters of reference. These letters may be submitted as early as the opening date of the funding opportunity announcement and as late as five business days after the application deadline. See section 5.4, page I-97 of the fellowship application guide for more … Continue reading “When should I advise referees to submit letters of reference for my fellowship application?”