Behavioral Codes of Conduct for NIH Award Recipients

December 29, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the NIH Grants Policy Statement was recently updated, replacing the December 2021 version as standard terms and conditions of award. Consistent with longstanding federal regulations, institutions receiving NIH support will now be required to have internal controls to assure compliance with terms and conditions of award. These internal controls include behavioral codes of conduct to assure safe and healthful working conditions for their employees and foster work environments conducive to high-quality research.

Support Product Development and Entrepreneurial Training – Apply To Be a Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub

December 14, 2022

We are excited to announce the release of a new funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the NIH Proof of Concept Network, an academic innovation ecosystem converting scientific discoveries into biomedical products at over 79 research institutions across 19 states. The funding will be used to stand up five new hubs that will increase research and development impact as well as stimulate regional innovation partnerships.

Data on Researchers’ Self-Reported Disability Status

December 13, 2022

Ensuring a strong and diverse workforce is a top priority for NIH. To this end, we regularly assess the sex/gender, race, and ethnicity of NIH-supported researchers to better understand the composition of our workforce and participation in our programs. Investigators may self-report their disability status along with these other demographic characteristics on their eRA personal profile. This allows us to learn more about researchers with disabilities in the NIH-supported scientific workforce.

International Collaborations: Advice from Experts

December 7, 2022

Whether you’re from a foreign organization looking to secure NIH funding, or a domestic researcher or institution partnering with a foreign collaborator, you’ll find helpful information to get started in the International Collaborations: Policies, Processes, & Partnerships video. NIH experts walk you through the process of working with foreign entities through engaging case studies, panel discussions, and live Q&A.