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.
Due to challenges in HHEAR operations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, HHEAR has delayed the internal review of Round 1 applications and the target deadlines for Round 2. The revised schedule is shown below.
To be considered for the Round 4 review process, your Initial Application must be received by October 30, 2020. If you miss an Initial Application deadline, your submission will be considered in the next Round.
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| Activity | Round 1 Dates | Round 2 Dates | Round 3 Dates | Round 4 Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Application submission deadline | 2/28/2020 | 6/26/2020 | 8/28/2020 | 10/30/2020 |
| Initial assessment | 3/3/2020 through 4/3/2020 | 6/29/2020 through 8/3/2020 | 8/31/2020 through 10/5/2020 | 11/02/2020 through 12/15/2020 |
| Consultation and feasibility assessment | 5/4/2020 through 5/22/2020 | 8/17/2020 through 10/2/2020 | 10/19/2020 through 12/4/2020 | 01/04/2021 through 02/19/2021 |
| Final Application submission deadline | 7/3/2020 | 10/16/2020 | 12/18/2020 | 03/05/2021 |
| Scientific Expert Panel review | August 2020 | December 2020 | February 2021 | April 2021 |
| Final decision | October 2020 | January 2021 | April 2021 | June 2021 |