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2026
NIH Comparative Genomics Resource Helps Improve Rigor of Genomic Studies
The NIH Comparative Genomics Resource (CGR) provides a centralized repository of tools and resources that aims to maximize the potential of eukaryotic research organisms and their genomic data for biomedical discovery. By bringing high-quality data and common tools together, CGR addresses some key challenges in genomics science, including inconsistencies in data quality and data siloed in separate systems.
FY25 Inclusion Data for NIH-Supported Clinical Research Now Available by NIH Spending Category
In May, we shared NIH-wide fiscal year (FY) 2025 enrollment data on the sex, race, ethnicity, and age of participants in NIH-supported clinical research, offering a broad view of inclusion across the NIH portfolio. More detailed FY25 enrollment data are now available through the NIH Research, Condition, and Disease Categorization (RCDC) Inclusion Statistics Report.
NIH Unified Funding Strategy Webinar Recording and Related Resources
NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy provides a common NIH-wide framework for funding decisions while keeping peer review and scientific merit at the center. Explore key takeaways from a recent community webinar and access the recording and related resources.
Step-by-Step Guidance Available to Link Your ORCID iD to Your eRA Commons Profile
NIH has a step-by-step guide available for linking an ORCID iD to an eRA Commons account.
Quickly Learn about NIH Grants and Funding through the New NIH Innovates Social Channels
As part of NIH’s ongoing efforts to modernize its web presence and make information easier to find in one place, our NIH Funding social media accounts have transitioned to NIH Innovates on X and LinkedIn. You can expect the same information on grants and funding, plus more updates from NIH’s institutes, centers, and offices.
New FY 2025 NIH Categorical Spending Data Available
NIH recently updated its annual categorical information with actual spending data for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Available on the Research, Condition, and Disease Categorization (RCDC) page, you will find the annual support level for various research, condition, and disease categories.
Plan Ahead with the NIH Grants and Funding Outreach Calendar
Looking for additional ways to keep up with updates on NIH wide programs/initiatives? The NIH Grants and Funding Calendar of Events could be one of the most useful tools you can keep on your radar.
FY25 Enrollment Data from NIH-Supported Clinical Research Now Available
As part of NIH’s continued efforts to increase the transparency of the NIH research portfolio, data on the sex, race, ethnicity, and age of participants in fiscal year (FY) 2025 NIH-supported clinical research are now available.
Looking for Animal Welfare Content? OLAW has moved to NIH Grants and Funding!
Information and other web resources from the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) have recently migrated to the NIH Grants and Funding hub.
Consolidate Your eRA Commons Accounts with New Feature
A new eRA Commons enhancement allows users to consolidate multiple accounts into a single Multi-Factor Authentication capable linked set of credentials to help streamline and reduce the burden of managing multiple accounts.