New Parent Pre/Postdoctoral Transition Award, Discussing NIH Unified Funding Strategy, Find Contracts, and ClinicalTrials.gov Study Information
NIH Funding Blog
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday and in the spirit of charting new paths, NIH is pleased to announce a new parent funding opportunity designed to help promising Ph.D. students take an important step toward research independence.
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You’re Invited: A Conversation on NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy
We invite you to join a conversation between NIH leadership on NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy. Our Unified Funding Strategy is designed to support NIH Institutes and Centers to make informed, transparent, and flexible funding decisions. During their conversation, NIH leadership will clarify the approach’s rationale, goals, and implementation across NIH; address misconceptions; and help foster communication between NIH staff and research community.
You Ask, We Answer
How Do I Find Contract Solicitations?
The primary method to find contract solicitations is the federal-wide System for Award Management website (SAM.gov), which lists federal contracting opportunities higher than $20,000.
What Study Information Should Be Included on a ClinicalTrials.gov Entry?
A ClinicalTrials.gov study record is intended to summarize key information from a study’s protocol and the study’s findings. The study sponsor or investigator is responsible for ensuring that their studies follow all applicable laws and regulations and for submitting complete, accurate, and up-to-date information about their study.
Important Dates
- August 3, 2026 – Feedback is Due on Proposal to Cap the Number of Simultaneous Research Project Grants per Principal Investigator to Support More Researchers and Maximize Scientific Productivity and Innovation
- August 19, 2026 – Feedback is Due on Measuring and Rewarding Scientific Impact
- August 22, 2026 – Feedback is Due on National Plan to End Parkinson's Request for Information Strategy
- September 7, 2026 – NIH is Closed for the Federal Holiday
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September 14, 2026 – Feedback is Due on Topic Areas for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
Calendar
- July 15, 2026 – National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Webinar
- August 14, 2026 – Understanding NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy: What the Research Community Needs to Know
See the full Outreach Calendar and this Nexus article for more.
For Applicants
New Funding Opportunities and Topic Ideas
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- Explore NIH Grant Opportunities — Use the NIH-specific filters and Search Tips to identify funding opportunities in Grants.gov. Subscribe for new opportunities.
- Highlighted Topics — See selected research priority areas to consider for your next investigator-initiated application. Subscribe for new topics.
- Notices of New Policy Changes — Stay informed about updates to NIH policies, requirements, and guidance that may impact your application or award.
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