NIH Policy Change on Foreign Funding Includes Stricter Guidelines and Expanded Scrutiny Beyond Initial Announcement

A recent policy change at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding the funding of foreign scientists appears to be broader than initially communicated in a public statement released Thursday. The revised policy impacts a wider range of research activities and funding parameters than the announcement suggested. Specifically, while the initial announcement focused on certain aspects of foreign collaboration, the updated policy encompasses more extensive oversight and limitations on NIH-funded research conducted by or in conjunction with foreign entities. This includes stricter guidelines for disclosing foreign affiliations and potential conflicts of interest, as well as expanded scrutiny of research proposals involving international partnerships. The practical effect will be a more significant impact on the research community than what was first understood from the public announcement.

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Date: May 2, 2025

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Mark Chiang