The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently released Notice NOT-OD-26-084 to remind the extramural research community of NIH’s longstanding definition of a “foreign component” and related disclosure expectations. Importantly, NIH clarified that the agency has not changed or expanded the definition of a foreign component, even as oversight of foreign collaborations continues to increase. Why This Matters NIH […]
NSF Announces New $1.5 Billion “X-Labs” Initiative
Announcement:The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a major new investment in the future of American science and technology through the launch of the NSF X-Labs initiative, a $1.5 billion effort over the next decade designed to accelerate breakthrough scientific innovation and strengthen U.S. competitiveness. According to NSF, X-Labs will support independent teams of researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs […]
NIH Foreign Subaward Policy Webinar by NCURA
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” […]
eRA Enhancement – Ability to Consolidate Multiple Accounts
Announcement: There is a release scheduled for May 18, 2026, that will enhance eRA Commons by allowing users to access the system with a single set of eRA credentials. This enhancement will allow users with multiple accounts to consolidate into a single account that can then be mapped to Login.gov. If you are an eRA Commons user with multiple […]
System Glitch to Recently Created Effort Certification Documents – Q03 2026
*** Please see the memo below from the Office of Financial Analysis. *** In collaboration with effort reviewers from multiple schools, we have identified a system glitch that occurred during the creation of the effort certification documents for this period. While most effort documents have not been initiated, the entire population was impacted. As a result, effective this evening, the original impacted […]
New Federal Executive Order on DEI and Implications for Sponsored Projects
A new federal executive order (EO) issued on March 26, 2026 introduces additional compliance considerations for institutions that hold or seek federal contracts. Under this new EO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and practices could constitute unlawful discrimination. The EO specifically targets what it defines as racially discriminatory DEI activities, meaning disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity […]