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NIH Common Forms: Enforcement Began May 8, 2026

Beginning May 8, 2026, all NIH applications and applicable post-award submissions must use the required Common Forms and pass NIH system validation.


Other NIH Important Updates

Zero Effort Reporting Now Supported and Research Security Training Certification Added to the Common Forms


NIH Clarifies Foreign Component Requirements for International Collaborations

NIH recently reaffirmed that its longstanding definition of a foreign component has not changed.


Collaborative Collision: The Future of Intelligence Registration Link

Collaborative Collision will bring together experts and community stakeholders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and related technologies in research and scientific innovation.


RAMP Orientation Sessions

We are excited to announce the upcoming RAMP Orientation Sessions! These sessions are designed to help you navigate and utilize the Research Administration Management Portal (RAMP) effectively for all your research administrative tasks.


CTSA Corner

The UF-FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program hub is designed to develop innovative solutions that will improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of the process for turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public.


Research Development Funding Bulletin

This resource is regularly updated with upcoming funding opportunities across all disciplines. Bookmark this webpage to always keep it handy!


Florida State Open Publishing: 2026 Call for Proposals Now Open

Florida State Open Publishing invites proposals for book projects and other long-form scholarly or creative projects from the Florida State University community.