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1️⃣ Since our previous summary funder advice & guidelines regarding the impact of #COVID19, there have been a number of funder updates for applicants & grant holders. This new thread provides details of new & updated advice & guidance from funders 👇

https://twitter.com/rco_slms_ucl/status/1240332415505240067

2️⃣ For the very latest major funder guidance on #COVID19 & advice for both grant holders & applicants, please visit the @UCLResearchSvcs website:

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3️⃣ The SLMS Research Facilitators are available to provide support & advice for applicants. Remote 1:1 sessions, application reviews/advice & mock interviews can be arranged as required. Find out more & get in touch:

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4️⃣ @wellcometrust: Funding schemes remain open for applications. Calls w/ deadlines up to end of Apr 2020 extended. All other dates unchanged. Financial support for individuals working on #COVID19 response. No-cost extensions permitted.

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5️⃣ @CR_UK: Requests to delay start/suspend grants & for no-cost extensions considered. No costed extensions unless in line w/ existing policy. Grant management flexibility offered. Grant values may be affected.

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6️⃣ @UKRI_News: Funding programmes to continue as planned. Call deadlines to be extended on case-by-case basis. Some calls may be reopened. REF2021 postponed. Guidance for ODA programmes & projects. Travel impacted by #COVID19 can be charged to grants.

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7️⃣ @NuffieldFound: Grantees impacted by #COVID19 advised to contact NF for support. Next outline applications deadline currently Sept 2020. Strategic Fund deadline extended to 29 Jun. Seed corn funding & Oliver Bird Fund closed until further notice.

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8️⃣ @royalsociety: FAQ for award holders. No-cost extensions for research impacted by #COVID19. Award holders supporting #COVID19 response may receive additional funding to extend fellowships. Travel/event costs can be used for other research expenses.

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9️⃣ @NIHRresearch: Prioritising #COVID19 studies. Q&A on impact of #COVID19 NIHR funded research. Calls continue to be open for applications. Deadlines may be extended. Additional funding/extension requests considered on a case-by-case basis.

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1️⃣0️⃣ @TheBHF: Grant schemes remain open. Grant holder salary support guidance available. No cost extensions supported. Costed extensions considered on case-by-case basis. Reallocation of Excellence/Accelerator awards for #COVID19 research considered.

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1️⃣1️⃣ @LeverhulmeTrust: All funding schemes/calls remain open. No change to deadlines. Travel costs can be claimed against grants. No cost extensions generally allowed. Can request to delay start of new award/suspend a current award.

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1️⃣2️⃣ @ARUKScientist: Looking to delay start of new funding/partnerships. No-cost extension requests considered. Flexibility w/ budget virements. Will consider grant suspensions. Option to delay grant/extend deadlines for newly-funded grant holders.

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1️⃣3️⃣ @NC3Rs: Looking at impact of #COVID19 & ways to provide support grant holders. Grant holders are encouraged to e-mail N3CRs team with queries.

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1️⃣4️⃣ @ERC_Research: Proof of Concepts call extended to 7 May. No other delays to deadlines anticipated. Grantees offered flexibility to make adjustments to research project. Requests to address #COVID19 research in project considered.

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1️⃣5️⃣ @EU_H2020 / @EU_Commission: Further deadline extensions to #H2020 calls. Updated FAQ addressing impact of #COVID19. Extension requests & postponement of start dates considered. May be possible to redirect work to help tackle #COVID19.

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1️⃣6️⃣ @RosetreesT: Contact researchers by e-mail for an update & responding on a case-by-case basis. Reminder: Interdisciplinary Award 2020 submission deadline extended to 20 April 2020.

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1️⃣7️⃣ @acmedsci: Funding schemes continue to operate. See individual call page for deadlines. No-cost extensions requests for impacted grants will be granted. Contact @acmedsci regarding delaying award start. Support for costed extension requests tbc.

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1️⃣8️⃣ @DiabetesUK: Currently reviewing funding round deadlines. Supportive of no-cost extensions to cover period of delay. Prolonged extension & costed extension requests considered on a case-by-case basis.

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1️⃣9️⃣ @NIHgrants: Substantial updates to applicant/grantee FAQs on #COVID19 flexibilities. Will accommodate late funding call applications until 1 May. Contracts & salary changes considered on case-by-case basis by the contracting officer.

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