Extend My Project

A no-cost extension extends the project period beyond the original project end date. As the phrase “no cost” suggests, there is no additional funding. It allows a PI (Principal Investigator) additional time to complete the scope of work of her/his project without additional funding. The fact that funds remain at the expiration of the grant is not, in itself, sufficient justification for an extension without additional funds. 

A no-cost extension may be requested by the PI when all three of the following conditions are met:

1. The end of the project period is approaching, AND

2. There is a programmatic need to continue the research, AND

3. There are sufficient funds remaining to cover the extended effort

To request a No Cost Extension submit a Central Office Request in SeRA, and as required, prepare the request in the prescribed sponsor portal and route it within the portal to a Signing Official (SO) or Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR).