Key Dates

Related Announcements

 August 12, 2026 - Recent Updates: Supporting a Safe and Respectful Workplace at Institutions that Receive NIH Funding.  See Notice NOT-OD-26-097

Issued by

Office of The Director, National Institutes of Health (OD)

Office of The Director, National Institutes of Health (OD)

Purpose

We invite you to join a conversation with NIH Office of Extramural Research leadership on recent updates regarding supporting a safe and respectful workplace at institutions receiving NIH funding.  

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-75), signed into law on February 3, 2026, included important updates related to handling investigations undertaken due to concerns about harassment, bullying, retaliation, or hostile working conditions involving senior/key personnel on NIH awards. These requirements were incorporated in the FY 2026 NIH GPS, Section 8.1.2.6 and further described in a recent NIH Extramural NEXUS article. Join us as we discuss how these updates will affect institutions as they navigate investigations of harassment, discrimination, and other inappropriate workplace behavior.  

Panelists Include: 

• Michelle G. Bulls, Director, NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA)
• Patricia Valdez, Ph.D., Chief Extramural Research Integrity Officer

Questions may be sent in advance to [email protected]  A recording will also be made available after the event.  

Below are key details regarding the webinar:

• Title: NIH Webinar:  A Conversation on Recent Updates Regarding Supporting a Safe and Respectful Workplace at Institutions that Receive NIH Funding

• When: October 21, 2026

• Where: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch/39b328f4-b604-11f1-82c0-124f0a52e769

• Time: 10 AM, EDT

Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact the NIH Office of Communications and Public Liaison at [email protected].

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

[email protected]

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