Reduction of Effort Research Matters Forum › Category: Award management › Reduction of Effort 0 Vote Up Vote Down Karen Barnes asked 9 years ago Does the PI have to devote 9 person months during the no-cost extension period? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down dmeyer answered 9 years ago The PI must submit the same level of effort as in the original award. If his/her level of effort is to decrease prior approval from the Grants Management Specialist is required.