The pause itself is temporary. But if a study section is canceled, the next possible date is likely months in the future. Tens of busy professionals from other

The pause itself is temporary. But if a study section is canceled, the next possible date is likely months in the future. Tens of busy professionals from other organizations are probably not willing to drop their other commitments. Especially because the cancellation was your fault, not theirs. If decisions are delayed, funding will also be delayed. And if funding is delayed for months, some projects will be canceled and some people will lose their jobs.