I had this question this morning.  I believe the answer lies in the
start date for the renewal.   Please see the website:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm

Hope this helps.

Susan

Espinosa, Dora wrote:
> Dear Colleagues:
>
>
>
> I was not able to get a response from NIH regarding the timeframe for a
> PI to submit a competing renewal application to NIH. I had the
> impression that a PI is allowed to submit a competing application within
> two years after the end date of his/her project period. Please let me
> know if you can direct me to a specific NIH policy.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Dora G. Espinosa, MBA
>
> Director
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> Office of Sponsored Research
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> Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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