Chimp Check: NIH Seeks Input on Primate Research Paperwork
Published Date: 2/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH wants to keep using a form that helps them check if chimpanzee research follows their rules. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by April 20, 2026, to make sure the form is useful and not too much work. This won’t cost extra money but helps keep research safe and fair for chimps and scientists alike.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Funding Limited to Noninvasive Research
The NIH will not fund any research involving chimpanzees proposed in new or other competing projects unless the research is consistent with the definition of "noninvasive research" in the "Standards of Care for Chimpanzees Held in the Federally Supported Chimpanzee Sanctuary System" (42 CFR part 9). Researchers proposing chimpanzee studies must use the Chimpanzee Research Use Form and meet that noninvasive standard before NIH will consider funding or allow the research to begin.
Mandatory Chimpanzee Form Extended
The NIH is seeking to extend the Chimpanzee Research Use Form (OMB control 0925-0705) and asks for public comments by April 20, 2026. Completing the form is mandatory to receive NIH support for noninvasive chimpanzee research, OMB approval is requested for three years, and the agency estimates a total annual burden of 15 hours for 30 respondents (about 0.5 hours per response). There are no costs to respondents other than their time.
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