COVID-19 FAQs

Yes. Provided that the revision is submitted two weeks in advance of the official review meeting, the Parkinson’s Foundation will consider accepting revisions on a case-by-case basis.

No. However, 2021 Research Grant and Fellowship deadlines are established with the understanding that multiple waves of coronavirus infections could extend through the end of 2020 and into 2021. An extension request may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes. The Parkinson’s Foundation has issued six-month no-cost extensions to all currently active research grants and fellowships. Summer Student Fellows are granted one-year no-cost extensions.

Updated project end dates will be reflected in Proposal CENTRAL within 2 weeks of approval. To access the proposal CENTRAL system, click here. If you need assistance, contact Customer Support at 800-875-2562 (Toll-free U.S. and Canada), +1-703-964-5840 (Direct Dial International) or by e-mail at pcsupport@altum.com.

Yes. As part of the no-cost extension process, research project progress reports and financial reports will be appropriately rescheduled.

Yes. Provided you are still presenting your project at a postponed or related meeting, the Parkinson’s Foundation will consider supporting travel costs and registration fees on a case-by-case basis. Please contact grants@parkinson.org to update the status of your award.