Requesting Extensions for Early Career Scientists Whose Career Trajectories Have Been Significantly Impacted by COVID-19

Please see announcement from NIH for recipients of NIH Fellowship (“F”) and NIH Career Development (“K”) awards who have been impacted by COVID-19: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-21-052.html

NIH is providing opportunities for no cost extensions and funded extensions for recipients of individual fellowships and K-awards impacted by COVID-19. Please read the notice carefully for specifics. Funded extensions are being considered on a case-by-case basis, and it is advised to speak with the Program Official named on the Notice of Award, and your SPA Project Officer, prior to submitting such a request.

As always, please reach out to your SPA Project Officer should you have any questions.

February 05, 2021