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NIH Awards by Month

A new resource provides a clear view of NIH monthly funding trends across fiscal years. 

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NIH Invites Input on a Revised Clinical Trial Application Form to Reduce Burden and Enhance Review

We invite input by April 17, 2026 on a Proposed Clinical Trial-Specific Application Form for investigator-initiated clinical trials. 

NIH Funding Blog

2026 Extramural Community Days: Securing NIH Controlled-Access Data

NIH invites the extramural research community to attend a two-part virtual event focused on security expectations and best practices for protecting NIH controlled-access data.

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Does Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Consistent with the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) E6 (R3) Meet the NIH Requirement?

Yes. GCP training consistent with ICH E6 (R3) meets the requirement stated in the NIH Grants Policy Statement (GPS).  

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Feedback Sought on NIH Draft Resources to Support Participants in Implantable Device Trials

We seek your input on two resources aimed at supporting participants in NIH-funded implantable device clinical trials. Comments on this Request for Information are voluntary and should be submitted electronically until May 25, 2026. 

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NIH Seeks Input on Framework for Next NIH-Wide Strategic Plan

NIH is seeking public input on a framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2027–2031 through a newly issued request for information (RFI) . This RFI provides an opportunity for the extramural research community to help inform NIH’s highest-level priorities and goals for the next five years. 

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NIH’s Path to a Simpler Funding Opportunity Landscape

NIH is streamlining the landscape for Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs, or funding opportunities) and the application process. We are placing greater emphasis on investigator-initiated science rather than asking researchers to align their work with highly specific funding opportunities.  

NIH Funding Blog

What Are the Components of a Collaborative International Research Project (PF5) Application and What Should Be Included?

If you are preparing a Collaborative International Research Project (PF5) application, understanding what belongs in each required and optional component can help ensure your submission is complete, responsive, and clearly structured for review. 

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