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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.
Updates to NIH Fellowship, Training, and Career Development Applications: Referral and Review Highlights
If you’re planning to apply for an NIH fellowship (F), career development award (K), or training grant (T), staying informed about recent NIH efforts to centralize peer review can help you understand how your application may be assigned and reviewed.
You’re Invited: A Conversation on NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy
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; and help foster communication between NIH staff and research community.
September 7 (Monday), 2026: NIH Closed for the Federal Holiday
NIH (including help desks) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for the federal holiday (Labor Day).
Declare Your Path to Research Independence Through the NIH F99/K00 Funding Opportunity: Perspectives from NIH Institutes and Centers
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday and in the spirit of charting new paths, NIH is pleased to announce a new parent funding opportunity designed to help promising Ph.D. students take an important step toward research independence.
How Do I Find Contract Solicitations?
The primary method to find contract solicitations is the federal-wide System for Award Management website (SAM.gov), which lists federal contracting opportunities higher than $20,000.