{"id":61612,"date":"2026-02-06T11:20:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/?p=61612"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:21:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:21:12","slug":"recent-nih-notices-and-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/02\/06\/recent-nih-notices-and-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent NIH Notices and Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sponsored Programs would like to bring to your attention recent NIH Notices and Updates\u00a0impacting\u00a0awards and proposals. If you have any questions, please contact\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/offices-contacts\/research-support-offices\/sponsored-programs\/departmental-contacts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pre Award Officer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<p><b>NIH Requires Use\u00a0of the\u00a0eRA\u00a0Prior Approval Module for the Submission of ALL Prior Approval Requests\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/guide\/notice-files\/NOT-OD-26-026.html\"><b>(NOT-OD-26-026)<\/b><\/a><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are the prior approval request types that are available in\u00a0eRA\u00a0Commons for NIH applicants and recipients\u00a0that must be\u00a0submitted\u00a0via the prior approval module.\u00a0NIH provides\u00a0full guidance and\u00a0instructions\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/guide\/notice-files\/NOT-OD-26-026.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NOT-OD-26-026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Withdrawal Request<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carryover Request<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change of PD\/PI on a Grant<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note: Change of PD\/PI requests for multi-component\/multi-project awards must use the \u201cOther Request\u201d type.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No Cost Extension<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DMS Request\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Request<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; Common types of &#8220;Other&#8221; Prior Approval requests may include the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change in Scope or Objectives<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change in Key Personnel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding a new subaward\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sponsored\u00a0Programs\u00a0previously\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2025\/09\/22\/new-application-structure-for-nih-funded-international-collaborations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shared<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0NIH\u2019s proposed application structure for projects\u00a0that\u00a0propose international collaborations, including\u00a0foreign\u00a0subawards.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NIH has released\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/funding\/activity-codes\/PF5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new activity code<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;PF5: Collaborative International Research Project,\u201d\u00a0that allows\u00a0for international collaborations, including subawards to foreign institutions. Please refer to\u00a0the\u00a0opportunity\u00a0link\u00a0for details\u00a0and specific due dates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parent\u00a0Announcement:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/files.simpler.grants.gov\/opportunities\/3df028f3-f97a-4cdf-9359-1c6515d091ce\/attachments\/32095b88-f093-488f-aa71-1b39ce517067\/PA-26-002-Full-Announcement.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PA-26-002<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some key\u00a0details\u00a0to keep in mind when considering\u00a0this opportunity type:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This opportunity requires a U.S. prime applicant and at least one funded foreign subproject, each of which will later become its own independent NIH award.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If funded:\u00a0Each International Project becomes its own\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RF2 award<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with its own PI and grant number.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foreign organizations must be able to manage NIH awards independently.\u00a0This requires\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">robust administrative capacity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at\u00a0the foreign site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span>Foreign organizations\u00a0<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">must<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0complete all registrations\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">before award<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NCAGE<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAM.gov<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEI<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eRA\u00a0Commons<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (with PD\/PI role)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These can take\u00a0<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6+ weeks<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so\u00a0early action\u00a0is essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The U.S. prime\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cannot<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0claim the F&amp;A on foreign subawards since they will be issued as\u00a0a\u00a0\u00a0separate\u00a0award.\u00a0Foreign organizations receive\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8% indirect costs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The application package will follow a multi-component\u00a0structure.\u00a0Every foreign\u00a0component\u00a0must include a Foreign Justification explaining:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why the work must occur outside the U.S.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unique resources, populations,\u00a0expertise, or environments not available domestically<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How\u00a0the foreign site advances\u00a0the scientific aims<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NIH is regularly updating\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/faqs#\/Foreign-Subaward-Policy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQ\u00a0page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with\u00a0any questions\u00a0they receive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-extramural-nexus-news\/2026\/01\/aligning-hivaids-receipt-dates-with-general-standard-receipt-dates-to-simplify-application-processes-and-reduce-burden-for-researchers\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aligning HIV\/AIDS Receipt Dates with General Standard Receipt Dates to Simplify Application Processes and Reduce Burden for Researchers<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NIH will continue to accept HIV\/AIDS applications on AIDS application due dates through May 2026. Beginning with the applications for Advisory Council Review in January 2027\u00a0(application due dates on or after May 25, 2026),\u202fNIH will no longer accept applications\u00a0submitted\u00a0on AIDS application due dates.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) that include AIDS application due dates for January 2027 Advisory Council Reviews are superseded by this notice. NIH will revise NOFOs to reflect the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants-process\/submit\/submission-policies\/standard-due-dates\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">standard application due dates<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0including AIDS applications.\u00a0For more information, please see the full notice,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/guide\/notice-files\/NOT-OD-26-029.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NOT-OD-26-029<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notice of Temporary Extension to Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Eligibility Period\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/guide\/notice-files\/NOT-OD-26-020.html\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">NOT-OD-26-020<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investigators whose ESI end date was in September, October, or November 2025 will have\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ESI status extended through March 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; the last submission as an ESI must be on or before that date.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All others\u00a0retain\u00a0their current ESI timelines unless extended under other NIH policies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notice of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99\/R00)\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/guide\/notice-files\/NOT-OD-26-021.html\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">NOT-OD-26-021<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individuals whose final due date for new\/resubmission applications (based on a 48-month eligibility window) was September-November 2025.\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last submission with K99\/R00 eligibility will be\u202fFebruary\/March\u00a02026.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individuals whose final due date for new\/resubmission applications (based on a 48-month eligibility window) was January-March 2026.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last submission with K99\/R00 eligibility will be June\/July\u00a02026.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that this eligibility extension applies to AIDS dates for the above receipt cycles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adjusted Timeline for NIH\u2019s Implementation of Common Forms<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/guide\/notice-files\/NOT-OD-26-033.html\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">NOT-OD-26-033<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NIH will be extending the current leniency period through May 2026 to\u00a0provide\u00a0users and\u00a0institutions\u00a0sufficient time for adoption, allow for full compliance, and ensure fairness for all the extramural community. During this leniency period, NIH will provide a warning when the Common Forms are not used but will not withdraw applications that\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0comply with\u00a0the use of the Common Forms.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Users\u00a0are still required to\u00a0link ORCID and eRA Commons accounts\u00a0during this leniency period. \u00a0Failure to do so can result in a return without review. \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research-administration-training\/system-logins\/#link-era-orcid\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instructions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are available for this step.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u00a0encourage all applicants to begin using the Common Forms as soon as\u00a0possible to familiarize yourself with the process. BU\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/01\/23\/sciencv-training\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">previously announced<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0training materials to support\u00a0this\u00a0the\u00a0implementation of the Common Forms.\u00a0Users should consult\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research-administration-training\/sciencv-walkthrough\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SciENcv Walkthrough<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as soon as possible to ensure\u00a0they have\u00a0their\u00a0access\u00a0working\u00a0and the document can be created ahead of deadlines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sponsored Programs would like to bring to your attention recent NIH Notices and Updates\u00a0impacting\u00a0awards and proposals. If you have any questions, please contact\u00a0your\u00a0Pre Award Officer.\u00a0\u00a0 NIH Requires Use\u00a0of the\u00a0eRA\u00a0Prior Approval Module for the Submission of ALL Prior Approval Requests\u00a0(NOT-OD-26-026) Below are the prior approval request types that are available in\u00a0eRA\u00a0Commons for NIH applicants and recipients\u00a0that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19797,"featured_media":59745,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[245],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61612"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19797"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61612"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61612\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61621,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61612\/revisions\/61621"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59745"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}