The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on the evolving NIH foreign subaward landscape and the operational impacts facing research institutions.
“Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices”
Date/Time: May 18, 2026
2:00 – 3:30 PM ET — Webinar Presentation
3:35 – 4:30 PM ET — “After the Show” Faculty Discussion
Registration and Details:
NCURA Webinar Registration Page
Overview
The webinar will examine the current state of NIH policy related to foreign subawards amid continued federal scrutiny surrounding international collaborations and foreign research relationships.
Topics will include:
Recent NIH policy developments affecting foreign subawards.
Compliance and operational implications for active and future awards.
Institutional strategies for managing evolving requirements.
Risk considerations related to international research partnerships.
Emerging best practices from across the research administration community.
The session is intended for research administrators and leaders supporting NIH-funded projects involving foreign entities, including professionals in pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research leadership roles.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Describe the current NIH policy landscape surrounding foreign subawards.
Identify operational and compliance impacts on NIH-funded projects.
Assess institutional risks associated with international collaborations.
Evaluate peer institution best practices and process adaptations.
Apply practical strategies to local policies, procedures, and communications.
Additional Information
Format: 90-minute presentation followed by 55 minutes of interactive discussion.
Prerequisites: None
For additional information and registration details, visit the official NCURA webinar page above.