Understanding NIH's Unified Funding Strategy: What the Research Community Needs to Know

Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 10:00AM ET - 11:00AM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
This Event is Recorded: The recording and resources will be available 7-10 business days after the event
Hosted by: Immediate Office of the Director (IMOD)

Event Overview:

Description:

We invite you to join a conversation between NIH leadership on NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy.  Our Unified Funding Strategy is designed to support NIH Institutes and Centers to make informed, transparent, and flexible funding decisions. During their conversation, NIH leadership will: 

  • Clarify the approach’s rationale, goals, and implementation across NIH
  • Address misconceptions 
  • Help foster communication between NIH staff and applicants, recipients, researchers, and the wider research community 

Questions may be sent in advance on the registration page for consideration. You will receive an email notification once registered. A recording will also be made available after the event. 

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