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2025
Announcing New Application and Award Structure for NIH-Funded International Collaborations (Replacing Foreign Subawards)
NIH announced a new application and award structure last week for applications that request funding for international component organizations. Effective for due dates on or after January 25, 2026, competing applications must be in response to a funding opportunity using a new grant type when requesting NIH funding for one or more foreign components.
Reminder to Review Accuracy of Grant Information Before October 6, 2025
Now is the time for signing officials to verify the accuracy of their grant assignments to departments or components within institutions of higher education in eRA Commons. Any corrections must be made by 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, October 6, 2025, to be reflected in NIH annual reports.
Certificate of Confidentiality (CoC) System Is Accepting Requests
NIH has received OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to collect information through the NIH Certificate of Confidentiality (CoC) system. NIH is now accepting requests in the CoC System for Research Not Funded by NIH and Institutional Official verifications.
No-Cost Extension Functionality Re-Enabled
NIH has re-enabled the No-Cost Extension functionality within eRA Commons.
Introducing Highlighted Topics: A Centralized and Simple Resource to Learn About Research Areas of Interest to NIH
We are excited to announce a new centralized and simplified web resource that informs the research community about particular areas of science of interest to NIH. Visiting this resource early and often when conceptualizing your research ideas will help ensure you are aware of some of NIH’s latest scientific interests.
NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs: Application Cycle Opening and New Website Location
We are pleased to announce that the application period to apply for FY 2026 NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP) awards will open on September 1, 2025 and close on November 20, 2025.
Updates to NIH Inclusion Policy
When you prepare inclusion plans for your next applications or data for progress reports, review the updated NIH Policy and Guidelines on the Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research, effective August 16, 2025 for both new and ongoing clinical research projects.
We’ve Moved: The NIH Scientific Data Sharing Pages are Now on the NIH Grants & Funding Site
Information on NIH’s scientific data sharing policies and data repositories can now be found on the NIH Grants & Funding site – nearer the other information you need to start an application or manage an award.
Share Your Feedback on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publication Costs
NIH has released a request for information (RFI) regarding policy options to maximize research funds by limiting allowable publication costs (APCs).
Apply Responsibly: Policy on AI Use in NIH Research Applications and Limiting Submissions per PI
NIH has recently announced a new policy that will continue to support originality, creativity, and fairness in the research application process.