WashU Recommendations Regarding NOT-OD-26-005: Interim Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities

Published November 10, 2025, via Research News

On November 14, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued NOT-OD-26-005: Interim Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities.

Although the notice states NIH will reschedule all October and November grant application deadlines, WashU advises applicants to not take any action at this time if they submitted applications during the shutdown and to wait for the release of future guidance referenced in the notice.

More information and guidance will be shared as soon as it becomes available.