March 3, 2026
Navigating the NIH 2026 Updates and Policy Changes
A walkthrough of recent NIH policy updates and submission changes.
Join Jennifer Troyer to learn about the critical NIH 2026 updates reshaping research administration. This session will provide a detailed walkthrough of recent policy notices, changes to submission requirements, the MAHA Report influence, and strategies for proposing the best science in an evolving landscape.
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern
- 📍 Location: Online
What You Will Learn
- New Common Forms: Preparing for standardized federal forms and Biographical Sketch requirements coming in May 2026.
- Simplified Review Framework: Understanding the consolidated Center for Scientific Review process and post shutdown contingencies.
- Foreign Collaborations: Managing foreign subaward restrictions, justifications, and the new PF5 application structure.
- Policy Updates: Navigating recent notices covering AI assisted submissions, genomic data, BESH, and fetal tissue research.
- Funding and Compliance: Adapting to multi year funding caps and navigating new award termination clauses.
Why Attend?
- Get a comprehensive breakdown of the most impactful NIH policy updates for 2026.
- Understand how the MAHA Report influences current directions and rigorous research standards.
- Learn how to advocate for your science and make thoughtful word choices without complying in advance to perceived banned words.
- Identify contingency plans for tight budgets, staff shortages, and changing review structures.
Who Should Attend?
- Research Development Professionals & Proposal Managers.
- Research Administrators & Grant Writers.
- Principal Investigators submitting NIH applications.
- Compliance and Research Intelligence teams.
About Our Hosts
| Host | Background |
|---|---|
| Raphaël Bernier | Head of Growth at Atom Grants. Helping universities modernize research development with AI to reduce admin burden, increase faculty engagement, and improve proposal success. |
| Jennifer Troyer | Leading expert on NIH policy, funding strategies, and research administration compliance; dedicated to helping institutions navigate complex federal guidelines. |
Reserve Your Spot
If your office is looking for validated strategies to navigate the changing NIH landscape and submit strong, compliant proposals, this session provides the roadmap.