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NIH Delays Effective Date for Privacy Act Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has delayed the effective date of a final rule concerning a new Privacy Act system of records. The rule, originally set to take effect on February 18, 2025, is now delayed until March 21, 2025, in accordance with a presidential memorandum.

NIH Privacy Act Implementation Final Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a final rule implementing exemptions for a new Privacy Act system of records, 'NIH Police Records.' This rule exempts certain law enforcement investigatory materials from specific Privacy Act requirements to protect ongoing investigations and sources.

NIH Terminates Minority Biomedical Research Support Program

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is repealing the regulation for the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program. This action is effective September 25, 2025, and aligns with recent Supreme Court decisions and executive orders concerning discrimination and DEI programs.

NIH Delays Effective Date for Privacy Act Exemptions

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has further delayed the effective date for a final rule concerning Privacy Act exemptions for its police records. The effective date is now May 5, 2025, extended from the previously scheduled March 21, 2025.

NIH Amends Clinical Trials Registration and Results Submission Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a final rule making a technical amendment to its clinical trials registration and results submission regulation. This amendment updates the URL for accessing information on formatting and submission procedures from the old prsinfo.clinicaltrials.gov to the new clinicaltrials.gov website. The change is effective December 9, 2024.

Office of the Secretary Cancellation of Meeting

The National Institutes of Health, through the Office of the Secretary, has issued a notice cancelling a previously scheduled meeting. The notice was published in the Federal Register on March 16, 2026.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review has issued a notice regarding upcoming closed meetings. These meetings are scheduled for April 13-14, 2026, and are part of the review process for grant applications.

NIH Reminder: IRB Approval Certification Required Before Award

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice reminding the extramural research community that certification of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required before award for nonexempt human subjects research. Funds cannot be used for such research without this certification, which must be the date of final IRB approval, not pending or expired.

NIH Extends Common Forms Timeline for Biographical Sketch and Other Support

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has extended the leniency period for implementing Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support until May 2026. This notice adjusts the original January 25, 2026 deadline to allow the extramural community more time for adoption and compliance.

NIH Removes Advanced Permission for Conference Grant Applications

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has removed the requirement for advanced permission for conference grant applications under activity codes R13 and U13. This change aims to reduce administrative burden for applicants, with modifications to the NIH Grants Policy Statement and relevant NOFOs forthcoming.