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2026
I Requested Data From an NIH-Funded Researcher, but They Won’t Share It. What Should I Do?
Researchers can notify NIH with concerns about a recipient’s compliance with the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy at [email protected]. This may include concerns that a principal investigator is not maximizing the appropriate sharing of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research or otherwise required under the terms of the award.
Plan Ahead with the NIH Grants and Funding Outreach Calendar
Looking for additional ways to keep up with updates on NIH wide programs/initiatives? The NIH Grants and Funding Calendar of Events could be one of the most useful tools you can keep on your radar.
2026 Pilot Data Management and Sharing Plan Format Available
We have issued a new 2026 Pilot DMS Plan format based on a simplified set of required elements to use when preparing Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plans.
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.