Stay Informed About NIH Grants Policy and Processes

Follow these tips to keep tabs on the latest NIH policies, processes, and resources to help as you develop your application or manage your award.  

Start with these primary sources:

• NIH Grants & Funding website. 

• NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts notices are posted daily. 

• Subscribe for weekly emails with the latest notices. 

• Review recent Notices of Policy Changes. 

• NIH Grants Policy Statement (GPS) is updated annually to incorporate policy notices posted in the NIH Guide. 

Be sure to familiarize yourself with NIH Policy & Compliance topics that are relevant to your application. We update the policy pages regularly. To list a few examples, check the Application Submission Policies, guidance for Enhancing Reproducibility through Rigor and Transparency, requirements for Scientific Data Sharing, manage Financial Conflict of Interest, and how to avoid potential Foreign Interference. 

Depending on the science you propose, you may have additional requirements. Some major examples are Human Subjects Research, Clinical Trial Requirements,  Laboratory Animal Welfare, Stem Cell Information, and Select Agent Information. 

Your organization's sponsored programs office is also a good source of news and advice on NIH policies and requirements. 

On a related note, remember you can also subscribe to get emails on: 

• New Highlighted Topics 

• New NIH Grant Opportunities 

Learn more about how to Follow NIH Application Policies and Requirements.