Request for Comment: Draft NIH Biosafety Policy for Research Involving Biohazards

Published on August 19, 2026

Notice NOT-OD-26-112 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts

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Your Feedback Wanted on Proposed Changes to Reporting Peer Review Outcomes for Applications

August 18, 2026
NIH is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the reporting of peer review outcomes for grant applications (NOT-OD-26-088). Comments will be accepted electronically here until October 13, 2026.These proposed updates are intended to strengthen alignment with the NIH Unified Funding Strategy which prioritizes scientific merit and reinforces the central role of peer review in NIH funding decis

What We Heard From You Regarding the Proposed Cap on Simultaneous NIH Research Project Grant Support, and Our Next Steps

August 19, 2026
In June, we sought your feedback on a proposed approach to cap the number of Research Project Grants (RPG) a researcher can be principal investigator on simultaneously (NOT-OD-26-086). The proposal explored whether limits on simultaneous RPG support could contribute to a more balanced research portfolio, advancing stewardship, workforce sustainability, and the goals of the NIH Unified Funding Stra