NIH Tweak to Pre-Award Forms: Zzz
Published Date: 9/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH is updating how researchers submit their Public Health Service applications and reports before awards, starting May 25, 2026. This change aims to make data management clearer and easier, affecting anyone applying for NIH funding. They want your feedback by November 17, 2026, to help improve the process without adding extra hassle or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
NIH Estimates 73,117 Annual Burden Hours
NIH estimates total annualized public reporting burden of 73,117 hours for the Data Management and Sharing Plan collection, with the table showing 73,117 respondents, one response each, and an average of 1 hour per response. NIH says there are no costs to respondents other than their time.
New DMS Plan Yes/No Format
If you apply for NIH funding, starting May 25, 2026 you must use a new Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan format that asks 'Yes, No, or Not Applicable' for each element. You only need to write a short narrative when you answer 'No,' and that narrative is limited to 300 words.
Post-Award Reporting Consolidated Under 0925-0002
NIH is consolidating post-award reporting requirements under OMB control number 0925-0002 and that collection will include the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR). This consolidation is presented alongside the DMS Plan changes effective Fiscal Year 2026.
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