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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 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 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 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.

NIH Correction: Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a correction to its guidance on salary limitations for grants and cooperative agreements for Fiscal Year 2026. The correction adjusts the effective date for the Executive Level II salary limitation of $228,000 from January 11, 2026, to January 1, 2026.

NIH Notice: Expiration of PAR-25-326 Ultra-Rare Gene Therapy Network Access

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PAR-25-326 for Ultra-Rare Gene-based Therapy (URGenT) Network Resource Access. 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.