Adjusted Timeline for NIH's Implementation of Common Forms (NOT-OD-26-033)

An NIH Guide Notice issued February 4, 2026 confirming that NIH will not withdraw initial applications, JITs, RPPRs, or Prior Approvals submitted on or after January 25 that fail to use the Common Forms via SciENcv for Biographical Sketches, Current and Pending (Other) Support, and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplements. Instead, NIH will provide a warning message when the Common Forms are not used, while still encouraging applicants and recipients to begin using the Common Forms as soon as possible.