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What is the NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications?

The long standing NIH policy on late applications is stated in the application instructions (SF 424 R&R, PHS 398, PHS 416).

• Permission for a late submission is not granted in advance.
• In rare cases, late applications will be accepted but only when accompanied by a cover letter that details compelling reasons for the delay.
• While the reasons are sometimes personal in nature, an objective evaluation of their merit requires that some details be provided. It is not sufficient, for example, to state simply that there has been an unforeseen circumstance that delayed submission. Specific information about the timing and nature of the cause of the delay is necessary so that a decision can be made. Only the explanatory letter is needed; no other documentation is expected.

To view the complete guide notice on late submissions, please visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not-od-08-027.html.