NIH NOT-OD-26-064, issued 3/31/2026, ends Continuous Submission and significantly updates the Late Application Submission Policy. Please review the key points below:
Continuous Submission (CS)
Effective August 11, 2026, the CS option will no longer exist for any NIH applications. Faculty with previously qualifying roles on NIH study sections, advisory boards, or committees will no longer be able to submit under this policy.
Late Application Policy
Effective for due dates on or after May 25, 2026, the Late Application Submission Policy will only apply to faculty with recent study section service within four calendar weeks before or after the due date. The prior two-month window is no longer applicable.
Other Reminders About Late Applications
- Not allowed for NIH Fellowships (F-series), SBIR/STTR applications, PF5/UF5 (new mechanisms for grants with international collaborations), or any NOFO/RFA that specifies late submissions are not accepted.
- Cover letter is required and must include either:
- Details of recent (4 weeks) study section/advisory service; or
- Other extenuating circumstances encountered by the PI that caused the missed deadline.
- If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the two-week late submission period is calculated from the next business day.
What This Means for UConn Researchers and Administrators
- Plan submissions well ahead of deadlines – late submissions are now the exception, not the rule.
- Continuous Submission ends August 10, 2026 – plan accordingly.
Additional information is available on the NIH Late Application Submission Policy page. If you have questions about the updated policy, please contact your designated Pre-Award Services Senior Grant and Contract Specialist.
For more information, contact: Tracy Bourassa at tracy.bourassa@uconn.edu