OMB and NIH Grant-Policy Uncertainty Under Continuing Resolution

The continuing-resolution framework keeps NIH operating at FY2026 levels through December 11, 2026, with possible reductions to non-competing awards, while Uniform Guidance revisions remain paused. NIH's NOT-OD-26-120 removes DMS Plan requirements for active, pending, and future Career Development/K awards. The broad R21 opportunity remains relevant, but the newly encountered listing is secondary and requires verification against an official NIH notice; reported HIV-network pauses and delayed NOFOs also remain unconfirmed.