What is a competing continuation?
A competing continuation is now called a renewal . A renewal application extends a project period that would otherwise expire for one or more grant budget periods; these grant applications are peer reviewed in a regular review cycle and compete with others for funds. A renewal is a continuation of the original study but adds significantly to the science by extension and advancement of the original aims. New populations can be added, along with additional aims that extend the study but not to replace the original aims.
