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National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued new guidance clarifying their interpretation of the definition of a clinical trial.

The following is a Call for Statements of Interest for the National Science Foundation Gen-4 Engineering Research Centers (ERC) program. Note: The current ERC solicitation is archived with an anticipated reissue of the opportunity in 2026.

The Office of Pre-Award Services (OPAS) will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of President’ Day.

Advice for campus researchers

In early December, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that they will now require Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.

Taking place on 2/4/26 at 1 p.m.

The USDA released new, unified General Terms and Conditions of Awards (GT&Cs) on December 31, 2025. 

Congratulations to the inventors! 

As of January 20, 2026, customs processing of imports of research materials and equipment will be handled directly by the shipping carrier (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL), not a separate customs broker.