The application process for HHEAR services involves multiple steps. From the initial application submission to final decision, it takes about 7 months. Application submissions are considered on a rolling basis with approximately six review cycles per year.
To be considered for the Round 6 review process, your Initial Application must be received by May 14, 2021. If you miss an Initial Application deadline, your submission will be considered in the next Round.
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| Activity | Round 2 Dates | Round 3 Dates | Round 4 Dates | Round 5 Dates | Round 6 Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Application submission deadline | 6/26/2020 | 8/28/2020 | 10/30/2020 | 01/08/2021 | 05/14/21 |
| Initial assessment | 6/29/2020 through 8/3/2020 | 8/31/2020 through 10/5/2020 | 11/02/2020 through 12/15/2020 | 01/11/2021 through 02/15/2021 | 05/17/2021 through 06/28/2021 |
| Consultation and feasibility assessment | 8/17/2020 through 10/2/2020 | 10/19/2020 through 12/4/2020 | 01/04/2021 through 02/19/2021 | 03/01/2021 through 04/16/2021 | 07/12/2021 through 08/27/2021 |
| Final Application submission deadline | 10/16/2020 | 12/18/2020 | 03/05/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 09/10/2021 |
| Scientific Expert Panel review | December 2020 | February 2021 | April 2021 | June 2021 | October 2021 |
| Final decision | March 2021 | April 2021 | June 2021 | August 2021 | January 2022 |