NIH Requests Feedback on Crowdsourcing Research Data Collection
Published Date: 7/6/2026
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The NIH wants your thoughts on their plan to keep collecting info from citizen science and crowdsourcing projects. This helps them improve health research by making it easier for everyday people to join in. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by September 4, 2026—no money changes, just smarter ways to gather data!
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