Weekly Research Updates & Guidance
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Last updated: 2/23/26
NIH General Announcements and Notices of Special Interest
NIH No Longer Requires Advanced Permission for Conference Grant Applications
(NOT-OD-26-040)
National Institutes of Health
This NIH Notice is to inform the research community of an update that impacts Conference Grants (R13) and Conference Cooperative Agreements (U13). Effective immediately, applications to request written permission from the Institute, Center, or Office as part of the Cover Letter attachment on the SF424 (R&R) Form. Application due dates remain unchanged.
Correction to Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY2026
(NOT-OD-26-038)
National Institutes of Health
This notice is to correct the effective date stated in Notice-OD-25-034. The updated salary limitation for Executive Level II is effective as of January 1, 2026.
(NOT-CA-26-010)
National Cancer Institute
The Notice is to extend the expiration date for PAR-23-059 to September 8, 2026.
(NOT-EY-26-001)
National Eye Institute
The Notice provides an updated table of application due dates and review and award cycles.
Reminder of Requirements for Certification of IRB Approval
(NOT-OD-26-043)
National Institutes of Health
A reminder that applicants proposing nonexempt human subjects research are required to provide the date of final IRB approval for all protocols in the proposed research (the date of the last protocol approval).
(NOT-AI-26-006)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The Notice is to inform the research community that PAR-25-099 will be expired effective immediately.
(NOT-AI-26-007)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The Notice is to inform the research community that PAR-25-330 will be expired effective immediately.
(NOT-AI-26-008)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The Notice is to inform the research community that PAR-25-300 will be expired effective immediately.
(NOT-AI-26-009)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The Notice is to inform the research community that PAR-25-316 will be expired effective immediately.
(NOT-AI-26-010)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The Notice is to inform the research community that PAR-25-315 will be expired effective immediately.
(NOT-DK-26-102)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The Notice is to inform the research community that PAR-25-090 will be expired effective immediately.
NSF – National Science Foundation General Announcements
NSF EPSCoR Research Fellows Office Hours
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The U.S National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) is hosting office hours to share information about the NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Fellows (ERF). This opportunity (NSF 24-528) provides awards to build research capacity in institutions and transform the career trajectories of early- and mid-career investigators and to further develop their individual research potential through extended collaborative visits to the nation's premier private, governmental or academic institutions. This solicitation offers two tracks — NSF and NASA. The aim of these sessions is to inform the community about this opportunity. Please join one of the following office hours and contact program officers (EPSCoR-ERF@nsf.gov) for any questions you may have.
National Science Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:35 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
The National Science Board (NSB) hereby gives notice of scheduled meetings for the transaction of NSB business pursuant to the National Science Foundation Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Members of the public can observe this meeting through a YouTube livestream.
Department of Defense (DOD)
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) pre-announcements for Department of War (DOW) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
FY26 Pre-announcements released:
The Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Clinical Trial Award
- Clinical Translation Research Award
- Translational Research Award
- Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Early-Career Partnership Option: For all FY26 SCIRP funding opportunities, the program anticipates offering an early-career partnership option to enhance research capacity within the SCI field. This option requires partnership between an early-career investigator and an independent investigator. Each PI will receive a separate award, even if they are located within the same organization.
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) pre-announcements for Department of War (DOW) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
FY26 Pre-announcements released:
The Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2
- Breakthrough Award Level 3
- Breakthrough Award Level 4
- Era of Hope Scholar Award
- Clinical Research Extension Award
- Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award
- Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award
To view the BCRP pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/bcrppreann
The Lupus Research Program (LRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Idea Award
- Impact Award
- Transformative Vision Development Award
- Transformative Vision Award
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) pre-announcements for Department of War (DOW) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) pre-announcements for Department of War (DOW) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
FY26 Pre-announcements released:
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Clinical Outcomes and Biomarkers Award
- Pilot Clinical Trial Award
- Therapeutic Development Award
- Therapeutic Idea Award
To view the ALSRP pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/alsrppreann
The Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Clinical Research Award
- Translational Research Award (NEW for FY26)
To view the ATRP pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/atrppreann
The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Clinical Trial Award
- Investigator-Initiated Research Award
- Ovarian Cancer Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award
- Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award
- Pilot Award
To view the OCRP pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/ocrppreann
The Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Focused Pilot Award
- Idea Development Award
- Translational Research Partnership Award
To view the PCARP pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/pcarppreann
The Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Idea Development Award
- Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) pre-announcements for Department of War (DOW) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
FY26 Pre-announcements released:
The Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2
- Breakthrough Award Level 3
- Breakthrough Award Level 4
- Era of Hope Scholar Award
- Clinical Research Extension Award
- Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award
- Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award
To view the BCRP pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/bcrppreann
The Lupus Research Program (LRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Idea Award
- Impact Award
- Transformative Vision Development Award
- Transformative Vision Award
To view the LRP pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/lrppreann
BrightFocus Foundation
American Heart Association
Heart Transplantation Research Network
Proposals due: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A collaborative network of clinician investigators whose collective research efforts will lead to enhanced management options for patients undergoing heart transplantation.
PCORI – Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Submit Your Advisory Panel Application
Apply today for an open position on a PCORI advisory panel!
PCORI is seeking individuals with a range of knowledge and experience to help shape and guide its research funding priorities. If you missed last week’s Applicant Town Hall or want to review insights on the application process, watch the replay on PCORI’s website.
Don’t wait. Apply by March 6.
