Passport Appendix. Extension to Research Passport Appendix Number: If you are on a fixed term contract that expires, but is then renewed prior to the Research Passport end date, you may apply for an extension. Please use this section to enter details of your new employment contract. To be completed by applicant End date of Current Contract Start date of new contract End Date of new contract Name: This section should be completed by the substantive employer Contract renewed Start date: Signed: End date: Date: Name: Organisation: This section should be completed by the NHS R&D office Confirmation of valid project extension Signed: Name: Organisation: This section should be completed by Trust HR Date Honorary Research Contract/letter of access issued Project End date: Date: