January 4, 2013

NIH Funding Under Continuing Resolution



NIH continues to operate under a Continuing Resolution as described in NOT-OD-13-002 until further notice. Until FY 2013 appropriations are enacted, NIH will issue non-competing research grant awards at a level below that indicated on the most recent Notice of Award (generally up to 90% of the previously committed level).

As a matter of procedure on the MU campus, Chair- and Dean-level approvals are not required in order to accept new and continuation funding reduced from expected levels due to the Continuing Resolution (see below).   

Please feel free to contact me should you have questions. 

                                                                                                                                             


On October 11, 2012, NIH issued notice NOT-OD-13-002 concerning the impact of the current Continuing Resolution (H. J. Resolution 117) on FY 2013 funding. Until FY 2013 appropriations are enacted, NIH will issue non-competing research grant awards at a level below that indicated on the most recent Notice of Award (generally up to 90% of the previously committed level). Upward adjustments to awarded levels will be considered after FY 2013 appropriations are enacted; however, NIH expects institutions to monitor expenditures carefully during this period.
By a consensus of the MU Council of Research Administrators on November 7, 2012, Chair- and Dean-level approvals are not required in order to accept new and continuation funding reduced from expected levels due to the Continuing Resolution. However, as with all awards where funding is reduced from the amount proposed, the Council encourages PIs to be mindful of potential impacts on the project’s scope of work and to engage your Chair and Dean as you deem appropriate.
Please feel free to contact OSPA should you have questions. Continued best of luck with your research.