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NIDA Funding Opportunity PAR-24-298 Expires Early

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has issued a notice announcing the immediate early expiration of the funding opportunity PAR-24-298, "Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Substance Use Research (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)". No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NEI Seeks Feedback for 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

The National Eye Institute (NEI) is requesting feedback for its 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, which will guide vision research priorities. The NEI is seeking input from the scientific community, health professionals, patient advocates, and the public.

AHRQ Diagnostic Safety R01 Funding Opportunity PA-23-291 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-23-291, which focused on understanding and improving diagnostic safety in ambulatory care. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

AHRQ Small Health Services Research Grant Program (R03) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the Small Health Services Research Grant Program (R03) under Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-24-155. No further applications will be accepted for this program.

Digital Healthcare Grant PA-24-266 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-24-266, which supported innovative digital healthcare solutions. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

AHRQ Health Services Research Projects (R01) PA-24-154 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-24-154 for Health Services Research Projects (R01). No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIH Updates Data Management and Sharing Plan Elements

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has updated the required elements for Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMS Plans) for research applications. Effective for due dates on or after May 25, 2026, a new, simpler format page will be required. This update aims to streamline the process and reduce applicant burden by clarifying common areas of confusion and removing extraneous details.

NIH Encourages Pre-Application Consultations for Tobacco Regulatory Science Grant

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice encouraging applicants for the Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Program (RFA-OD-25-008) to request pre-application consultations. This aims to ensure proposed research aligns with FDA Center for Tobacco Products' regulatory authorities and priorities. Applicants are asked to submit draft Specific Aims by May 14, 2026.

NINDS Rescinds Policy on Special Council Review of Research Applications

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has issued a notice rescinding its policy on Special Council Review of Research Applications, effective immediately. This rescission refers applicants to the broader NIH policy on the same matter.

AHRQ Health Services Grants PA-24-156 Expiration Notice

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-24-156 for Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants (R18). No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.