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New Weekly Frequency for NIH Extramural Nexus Emails
Subscribers will now receive weekly emails with the latest NIH Extramural Nexus blogs and articles. Previously, we emailed you articles once or twice monthly.
What Are the Differences Between Highlighted Topics and Funding Opportunities?
Applicants, take advantage of this overview to learn how NIH Highlighted Topics differ from Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). There are significant distinctions that you should understand when planning a project for your next application.
December 25 (Thursday), 2025: NIH Closed for the Federal Holiday
NIH (including help desks) will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025 for the federal holiday (Christmas Day). If a grant application due date falls on a federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.