I am a new PI and it took a year from when I started my academic position until my lab was ready to use. May I submit an extension request for time spent waiting for my lab to be constructed?
Generally, no. Investigators generally use such time to advance their research, such as performing experiments in colleagues’ labs to keep their research going, and/or writing publications or grant applications that are directly relevant to their research. If you feel there are extraordinary circumstances involved, please explain in your request.
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