Other NIH Important Updates

Zero Effort Reporting Now Supported

As of April 22, 2026, SciENcv and eRA systems allow investigators to report zero person months of effort for applicable projects and in-kind contributions on the Current and Pending (Other) Support form.

Research Security Training Certification Added

Research Security Training (RST) certification language was added back to the Common Forms. For applications due on or after May 25, 2026, investigators should regenerate their Common Forms in SciENcv if they were certified prior to April 22, 2026.