NIH Guide Weekly Index

NIH Policy on FFATA Subaward and Executive Compensation Reporting

NIH reminds extramural research recipients of Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) subaward and executive compensation reporting requirements effective since October 1, 2010. Recipients with awards equal to or greater than $30,000 must report subaward data and executive compensation for the five most highly compensated officers under specified revenue thresholds. Impacted recipients with Notice of Award language inconsistencies will be contacted by OPERA to certify compliance.

NINDS Joins Parent R21 Grant Program Effective June

NINDS announces participation in NIH Parent R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (PA-25-304), effective for applications due on or after June 16, 2026. NINDS is added to the list of participating Institutes/Centers in the Components of Participating Organizations section. Neuroscience researchers seeking exploratory/developmental grant funding gain a new application pathway through NINDS.

NIH seeks input on somatic mosaicism research program

The NIH Common Fund released a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from the scientific community on future directions for a potential somatic mosaicism research program. Comments are sought on scientific priorities, technological advancements, and data resource enhancement opportunities. Responses must be submitted by May 30, 2026.

Harmonizing NIH Intervention Definition with Common Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has updated its definition of 'intervention' to align with the 2018 Common Rule (45 CFR 46, Subpart A). This change aims to harmonize implementation across federal agencies and will be reflected in NIH websites and forms. The notice was released on March 27, 2026.

NICHD Participation in Summer Research Education Program (R25)

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has announced its participation in the 'Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)' funding opportunity (PAR-24-204). This notice informs potential applicants of NICHD's involvement, effective for application due dates on or after May 8, 2026.

Rescinds NHLBI Supplement to NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has rescinded its supplement to the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (NOT-HL-23-070). Applicants should now refer to updated guidance (NOT-OD-26-046) for Data Management and Sharing Plan information.

AHRQ Administrative Supplements for Grants in Health Services Research Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced the expiration of Notice of Funding Opportunity PA-22-168, which provided administrative supplements for grants in health services research. No further applications will be accepted under this NOFO.

AHRQ Mentored Career Awards (K18) PA-22-051 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the expiration of the Mentored Career Enhancement Awards for Established Investigators in Patient-Centered Outcome Research (K18) funding opportunity announcement PA-22-051. No further applications will be accepted under this NOFO.

NIH Grant PA-22-048 for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Research Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-22-048, which supported large health services research demonstration and dissemination projects for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria (CARB). No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIH Notice: Expiration of CARB R01 Research Project Funding Opportunity

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-22-047, which supported large research projects for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria (CARB) via R01 grants. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.