The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires investigators to appropriately acknowledge federal funding in publications and other communications resulting from NIH-supported research. These requirements extend beyond identifying the sponsoring agency and award number to include specific financial disclosures and a required disclaimer. In a recent notice, NIH reiterated the importance of these longstanding requirements and […]
Correction – DCG Thanksgiving Closure Dates
Please note a correction to the Thanksgiving closure dates in our recent holiday NewsFlash. DCG will be closed Thursday, November 26, through Friday, November 27, 2026. DCG will remain open on Wednesday, November 25. The Extended Winter Recess dates and all other information in the original announcement remain unchanged. We apologize for any confusion and […]
Transitioning to the 2026 NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced new requirements for transitioning to the updated 2026 Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan format, effective beginning in federal fiscal year 2027. The updated format applies to all active NIH awards subject to the DMS Policy, regardless of when the original application was submitted. Principal Investigators and […]
New Resources to Support Subaward Monitoring
The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) has expanded its resources to help Principal Investigators and research administrators effectively monitor outgoing subawards. These practical tools are designed to help PIs understand their monitoring responsibilities, match oversight to the level of risk presented by a subrecipient, document monitoring activities, and address concerns early. Why This Matters […]
Plan Ahead for the October 5 NIH Deadline
Reminder: The October 5 National Institutes of Health (NIH) deadline is approaching, and the Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) anticipates a high volume of proposal submissions. October 5 is NIH’s standard Cycle III deadline for the following new applications: R01: Research Project Grants U01: Research Project Cooperative Agreements If you are planning to submit […]
DOE Virtual Town Hall – Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a virtual town hall on September 23 focused on implementation of the Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot. The pilot is designed to explore innovative four-year PhD pathways combining AI expertise with disciplinary research, including integrated industry and national laboratory research experiences. The town hall will discuss: Accelerated doctoral program models. Implementation […]