NIH Late Application Submission Policy and End of Continuous Submission

On March 31, 2026, the NIH announced an updated policy (NOT-OD-26-064) for late submission of competitive applications. It ends Continuous Submission, announces modifications to reasons considered for late submission, and announces the prohibition of Fellowship, Small Business, and International Collaboration late applications. NIH is ending the Continuous Submission Policy and updating the Late Application Submission Policy to designate participation in a recent review or advisory group meeting as an acceptable reason for late submission.