My study may be impacted by the pause, which could lead to delays in completing my study by the end of the project period. What should I do?

Most federal sponsors allow for a one-time no cost extension for 12 months at the end of the project. Sponsors are considering the impact of COVID-19 on project timelines.

Federal research agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have released a series of informational documents and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affects daily research functions at those agencies. The NSF information may be accessed here - https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20053/nsf20053.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_80 while the NIH information may be accessed here - https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-083.html

Should I notify the sponsor/funder of my research if my research activities are paused?

If the study needs to be paused, the sponsor/funder will need to be notified as soon as feasible. Utilize the standard process for informing sponsors/funders of changes to the research.