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Beginning April 27, 2026, NSF replaced the traditional Data Management Plan PDF with a structured webform integrated directly into Research.gov, as outlined in NSF PAPPG 24-1, Supplement 2. The webform is generated based on the primary Directorate of the proposal selected at the time of proposal creation, and it must be completed in order to […]

Big news for innovators, founders, and R&D-driven small companies: NIH’s Seed Fund is back in action! On April 14, NIH’s Seed Fund (Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs) was reauthorized for the next five years. The reauthorization restores momentum, improves the programs, and reopens pathways for both new applicants […]

NIH has issued Notice NOT‑OD‑26‑072, clarifying its implementation of Uniform Guidance requirements related to indirect costs. The notice rescinds recent NIH flexibilities and confirms a return to the indirect cost framework that has governed NIH awards since FY 2017. NIH explains that FY 2026 appropriations language requires the agency to apply indirect cost provisions “to the same extent and in the […]

Letters of Intent Effective immediately NIH will no longer request or accept Letters of Intent (LOIs) as part of the application process. NIH has occasionally requested LOIs within Section IV of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help Institute, Center, and Office (ICO) staff estimate the potential peer review workload and recruit reviewers. An LOI was […]

In an effort to support strong collaboration between Federal research agencies, NIH is adopting the Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support as per the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) memorandum on Policy Regarding Use of Common Disclosure Forms. This Guide Notice provides details for the Common Forms, NIH […]

Blog by Dr. Bruce Reed, Acting Director, Center for Scientific Review, NIH. NIH plans to review all applications submitted for the January 2026 Councils (e.g., applications that were submitted to due dates in summer 2025) and maintain the quality of review (NOT-OD-26-012). Over 370 peer review meetings were cancelled between October 1, 2025 and November […]

NIH has announced temporary changes to its peer review process to address recent disruptions. These modifications aim to maintain fairness and continuity in proposal evaluations. This notice is to provide NIH’s extramural community with information on how NIH is resuming operations after the government shutdown. Rescheduling October Application Due Dates All grant applications submitted late […]

We thank you for your patience during the lapse in appropriations. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will be operating under a continuing resolution that runs until January 30, 2026. We will prioritize the most pressing issues, including restoring the capacity to make awards and ensuring continued management and oversight of existing awards. Our hardworking […]

To: Research Faculty From: Douglas Backman, Director, Office of Compliance Date: November 14, 2025 Subject: Research Security Training The CHIPS & Science Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167) and the National Security Presidential Memorandum – 33 (NSPM-33 – 01/2022) require Federal research agencies to institute annual research security training modules to the research community. After considerable […]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), announces the resumption of normal operations following the conclusion of the federal government lapse in appropriations. All DOE/NNSA offices and sites are open and resuming standard operating procedures. Contractors are advised that DOE/NNSA contracting activities have resumed. Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer’s […]