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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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.