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Continuation of Modifications to Peer Review Practices
Modifications will remain in place for the October 2026 Advisory Council
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Updated Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan
- NIH is revising DMS Plan elements and requiring the use of the corresponding revised format page to aid compliance monitoring
- Updated DMS Plan Format page will be made available upon receipt of OMB clearance 鈥 see Draft at
- Effective for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25,2026
- Implementing this updated format page as a pilot and will evaluate the need for additional updates over the next year
SciENcv is the only option for preparing the NIH biosketch and Current & Pending (Other) Support documents for applications
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This page serves as a central location for information about changes impacting NIH grants process and plans for implementing new initiatives and policies.
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**Use of AI in Application Preparation and Review is not allowed**
Supporting Fairness and Originality in NIH Research Applications
NIH will not consider applications that are either substantially developed by AI, or contain sections substantially developed by AI, to be original ideas of applicants.
- If the detection of AI is identified post award, NIH may refer the matter to the Office of Research Integrity to determine whether there is research misconduct while simultaneously taking including but not limited to disallowing costs, withholding future awards, wholly or in part suspending the grant, and possible termination.
- NIH will only accept six new, renewal, resubmission, or revision applications from an individual Principal Investigator/Program Director or Multiple Principal Investigator for all council rounds in a calendar year.
This policy applies to all activity codes except T activity codes and R13 Conference Grant Applications. Based on recent data, this limit will affect a relatively small number of Principal Investigators while enabling the NIH to maintain consistently high-quality grant application review and appropriately steward taxpayer dollars.
- NIH issued a notice prohibiting the use of generative AI technologies in the peer review process. This includes using large language models, natural language processors, and other AI technologies for developing peer review critiques for contracts and grant applications.
- Reviewers will be required to sign and submit an agreement certifying that they understand and will abide by these requirements.
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An infographic from the Center for Scientific Review to help clarify the process that highlights institution- and investigator-specific information, including key actions that must be taken well in advance of application submission
Policy Considerations and Guidance re: Research Participant Protections; Data Management and Sharing; Health Information Privacy; Licensing, Intellectual Property, & Technology Transfer; Peer Review; and Biosecurity and Biosafety PLUS additional resources for researchers
See also: Supporting Fairness and Originality in NIH Research Applications
Researchers can use the NIH-specific filters in this search tool to quickly identify potential funding opportunities of interest in .
> Starting in October 2025, Grants.gov is the single official source for NIH grant opportunities.
Use for notifications of new opportunities.
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Each topic represents a selected research priority area within one or more NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices (ICOs) that may or may not have dedicated funding.
to receive notices of new topics
(For Unsolicited or Investigator-Initiated Applications)
Find the official grant application instructions, preview application forms, get advice on grant writing, check out sample grant applications, and read our tips on specific application attachments and sections. This guidance can help you develop a strong application that allows reviewers to better evaluate the science and merit of your proposal.
for use with Institutional Research Training grant applications, etc.
: Preview of NIH Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Coming Soon to SciENcv
Note:
> All Senior/Key Personnel listed on the R&R Profile form must have an eRA Commons ID
> All Senior/Key Personnel listed on the R&R Profile form need to have an ORCID ID linked to their eRA Commons account to use the new Common Forms for Biosketch
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Effective for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026, applicants and recipients are required to utilize a new, simpler format (see link below).
This Guide Notice also updates DMS Plan elements to clarify common areas of confusion in the research community while streamlining and simplifying DMS Plans.
(current and new versions)
NIH ADVICE
Videos, slides, and transcripts from conference and pre-conference presentations
- a tool to recommend a potentially appropriate study section
- infographic
- video
A 鈥漮ne-stop explanation of the core values of peer review and the NIH policies that uphold them鈥
This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of seeking funding: finding opportunities, interacting with NIH, application preparation, review, and more.
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For other resources, see RD Digital Library >> NIH -- National Institutes of Health
