Announcement: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides access to a growing volume of controlled-access data, including sensitive genomic, clinical, and participant-level information. As data sharing requirements expand, so do expectations for how institutions secure, manage, and govern access to this data. NIH policies increasingly align with federal security standards, placing greater responsibility on both researchers and institutions to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
The below upcoming Community Days sessions are designed to help the extramural community better understand these expectations and apply practical, compliant approaches to handling NIH controlled-access data.
Session Topics
- Updates from NOT-OD-25-159
- Alignment with NIST SP 800-171
- NIH Security Best Practices (NOT-OD-24-157)
- Identity Proofing requirements
- Live Q&A
Institutional officials, researchers, and IT/security staff involved in managing or accessing NIH controlled-access data are encouraged to attend.
Event Dates & Times
- April 13, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM (ET): Registration Link
- April 14, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM (ET): Registration Link
Registration details are available at the links above.
Accessibility & Accommodations
American Sign Language interpreting services are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact the NIH Interpreting Office directly via email at nih@ainterpreting.com or Brian Braxton at brian.braxton@nih.gov.
Requests should be made at least five business days in advance to ensure interpreter availability.
Additional On Demand Training & Resources:
- Event Page – April 13: 2026 Extramural Community Days: Securing NIH Controlled-Access Data Webinar | Grants & Funding
- Event Page – April 14: 2026 Community Days: Securing NIH Controlled-Access Data Webinar | Grants & Funding
- Requirements for NIH Controlled-Access Data Repositories and Users | Grants & Funding