NIH seeks comments on broader biosafety rules for research
A draft NIH policy would broaden biosafety oversight to more biohazards at NIH-supported institutions. Public comments are due October 19.
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NIH asks whether clinical-trial participants should receive plain-language study results
NIH is seeking comments by October 26 on a draft policy that could require plain-language summaries for participants in federally supported clinical research.
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NIH Tightens Workplace-Investigation Rules for Funded Institutions
A new NIH notice requires funded institutions to finish certain workplace-conduct investigations after senior researchers leave and report discipline within 30 days.
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NIH proposes replacing grant scores with broader peer-review categories
NIH is seeking public comment on replacing reported grant scores and percentiles with three broader categories while keeping internal scoring in place.
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NIH seeks input on research rewards before Aug. 19 deadline
NIH is asking how replication, data sharing, mentorship and public impact should count alongside publications, citations and grant totals.
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How NIH’s New Funding Strategy Changes Grant Decisions
NIH’s new funding framework keeps peer review central but moves away from fixed paylines, giving institute directors more discretion over grant awards.
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What NIH’s New Research-Misconduct Rule Changes
New allegations involving federally supported biomedical and behavioral research now follow revised HHS rules on misconduct, evidence, timelines and protections.
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NIH asks public how to reward research that can be replicated
NIH is seeking public input on ways to reward rigorous, reusable biomedical research, but the request does not change current grant or promotion rules.