Per NIH NOT-OD-26-005, NIH is actively working to restore normal operations following the recent government shutdown. Below are key updates regarding grant submissions, peer review, and system access:
Grant Submissions
All October and November grant application deadlines will be rescheduled. Specific dates will be announced in a forthcoming NIH Notice. This delay ensures applicants can access NIH staff and help desks during the application process.
Peer Review & Council Meetings
Meetings originally scheduled between October 1 and November 14 have been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Further details will be provided in future communications from NIH.
eRA System Access
The eRA system remained operational during the shutdown, allowing submission of grant applications, Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) and Federal Financial Reports (FFRs). Email confirmations were delayed but will be sent in the coming weeks. No further action is required unless contacted by NIH staff. Help desk tickets (e.g., login/password issues) are being addressed first-come, first-served. Response times may be longer than usual.
Additional Guidance
NIH will issue further Notices, including updates on operations under a continuing resolution, as information becomes available.
Please stay tuned for official Notices from NIH with specific dates and instructions. For proposal-related questions, contact OCGA at proposals@research.ucla.edu. For award inquiries, contact OCGA at awards@research.ucla.edu.