Effective for applications with due dates on or after May 25, 2026, Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH) will no longer be classified under nor be subject to the requirements under the NIH clinical trial definition. zurl.co/LNI0v

NIH announced that investigators whose ESI end date was in September, October, or November 2025 will have their ESI status automatically extended through March 31, 2026. zurl.co/VfmVM

Preparing an NIH R Series submission? Join Dr. Meg Bouvier live for our upcoming R Series Bootcamp. New $499 Live Only option for those who want real-time expert guidance and live Q&A without an annual membership. zurl.co/XE4tm

We've just updated our course The Human Subjects Form to reflect the latest agency requirements and guidance. Get 12 months of access to the course - plus live Q&A calls and virtual office hours - for only $299. zurl.co/GHbBc

NIH has announced that, effective immediately, NIH funds will no longer support research involving the use of human fetal tissue (HFT) from elective abortions. HFT from stillbirths and miscarriages can still be used for NIH-funded research. zurl.co/DsxmJ

Drafted your NIH Specific Aims document? Make sure it passes our detailed checklist for a polished final draft. Download now: zurl.co/5OQqI

Preparing an NIH R Series submission? Join Dr. Meg Bouvier live for our upcoming R Series Bootcamp. New $499 Live Only option for those who want real-time expert guidance and live Q&A without an annual membership. zurl.co/XE4tm

We've just updated our course The Human Subjects Form to reflect the latest agency requirements and guidance. Get 12 months of access to the course - plus live Q&A calls and virtual office hours - for only $299. zurl.co/GHbBc

Preparing an NIH R Series submission? Join Dr. Meg Bouvier live for our upcoming R Series Bootcamp. New $499 Live Only option for those who want real-time expert guidance and live Q&A without an annual membership. zurl.co/XE4tm

In our newsletter this morning, we linked to an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education about a court ruling on the proposed 15% F&A cap. The link was broken, so we're reposting here for anyone who wants to dive deeper. It's a nice bit of positive news! zurl.co/rj2eI

We've just updated our course The Human Subjects Form to reflect the latest agency requirements and guidance. Get 12 months of access to the course - plus live Q&A calls and virtual office hours - for only $299. zurl.co/GHbBc

Preparing an NIH R Series submission? Join Dr. Meg Bouvier live for our upcoming R Series Bootcamp. New $499 Live Only option for those who want real-time expert guidance and live Q&A without an annual membership. zurl.co/XE4tm

If you've wondered if the NIH R61/R33 mechanism is a good fit with your research, check out our blog post: zurl.co/H3Xui

NIH released a large number of awards on December 29th, following court agreements stemming from two lawsuits following the rejection or shelving of grant applications earlier in 2025. zurl.co/tcCqA

Here is an update on the ongoing saga regarding F&A: Earlier this week, a federal appeals court ruled that NIH cannot unilaterally cap the indirect cost rate on its grants at 15%. zurl.co/FCTEN

Senior/Key Personnel on applications due on or after May 25, 2026 must certify at the time of application submission that they completed Research Security Training within 12 months of the date of application submission. The certification is part of the Bio Sketch in SciENcv. zurl.co/PbtOI

NIH issued two application submission policy updates, effective immediately: (1) LOIs are not accepted as part of the application process. (2) Applicants requesting >$500,000 in direct costs in any one budget period don't need PO approval prior to submitting the application. zurl.co/EqLxi

Due to the holidays, our next First Fridays with Meg has been rescheduled to Jan 9. If you're a Member and you're already registered for this event, you should have received updated Zoom information. If the event still appears on your calendar for Jan 2, you may need to make the change manually.

On behalf of the entire team at Bouvier Grant Group, we wish you all the best - and grantwriting success! - in the New Year!

At the end of every year, Bouvier Grant Group makes a donation on behalf of our clients. This year, we're supporting Research!America's Mary Woolley Leadership in Research Advocacy Fund. To learn more, visit zurl.co/5EoSV

At the end of every year, Bouvier Grant Group makes a donation on behalf of our clients. This year, we're supporting Research!America's Mary Woolley Leadership in Research Advocacy Fund. To learn more, visit zurl.co/OPfIR

Due to the holidays, our next First Fridays with Meg has been rescheduled to Jan 9. If you're a Member and you're already registered for this event, you should have received updated Zoom information. If the event still appears on your calendar for Jan 2, you may need to make the change manually.

Happy Holidays from Bouvier Grant Group!

Happy Holidays from Bouvier Grant Group!

At the end of every year, Bouvier Grant Group makes a donation on behalf of our clients. This year, we're supporting Research!America's Mary Woolley Leadership in Research Advocacy Fund. To learn more, visit zurl.co/y7hrN

Happy Holidays from Bouvier Grant Group!

At the end of every year, Bouvier Grant Group makes a donation on behalf of our clients. This year, we're supporting Research!America's Mary Woolley Leadership in Research Advocacy Fund. To learn more, visit www.researchamerica.org #research

NIH released updated information regarding the implementation of the Common Forms. The templates should be finalized the week of Dec 15. Applications due on or after January 25, 2026 must use the new Common Forms. Read more: zurl.co/XwRhx

If you're looking for cost-effective, high-quality faculty development for first-time applicants to the #NIH R-Series, our Writing Club Roadmap and membership tools help you design and launch a successful in-house hybrid training model. Contact us to learn more! zurl.co/Kaggd#NIH #grantwriting

If you’re planning an NIH R-Series submission, our Bootcamp may be just what you need. zurl.co/UEyxJ

If you're looking for cost-effective, high-quality faculty development for first-time applicants to the NIH R-Series, our Writing Club Roadmap and membership tools help you design and launch a successful in-house hybrid training model. Contact us to learn more! zurl.co/L0Rsp

The government shutdown caused NIH to cancel 370 study section meetings, which affected the review of 24,000 applications. NIH has now issued guidance regarding review of these applications. zurl.co/lvKP1

Bouvier Grant Group is committed to contributing to a more inclusive research landscape. We offer a 10% discount on all regular-priced individual memberships to underrepresented minorities in STEM fields.Learn more: zurl.co/1qxtb

If you're looking for cost-effective, high-quality faculty development for first-time applicants to the #NIH R-Series, our Writing Club Roadmap and membership tools help you design and launch a successful in-house hybrid training model. Contact us to learn more! zurl.co/Kaggd#NIH #grantwriting

10 questions to help you determine if you're ready to apply for an NIH Center Grant. Question 4.

Question 3 of 10 questions to help you determine if you're ready to apply for an NIH Center Grant.

10 questions to help you determine if you're ready to apply for an NIH Center Grant. Question 2 of 10.

Bouvier Grant Group (BGG) would like to congratulate the research teams led by Dr. Daniel Riechers at UMass Lowell and Elizabeth Carroll at Texas Tech University, the 2025 recipients of BGG’s MSI Partnership Program! Follow us on social media or check our website for the next application cycle.

Trying to determine if you're ready for an NIH Center Grant? The 10 questions we pose in this reels series will help guide your decision making.

If you're looking for cost-effective, high-quality faculty development for first-time applicants to the NIH R-Series, our Writing Club Roadmap and membership tools help you design and launch a successful in-house hybrid training model. Contact us to learn more! zurl.co/L0Rsp

Bouvier Grant Group (BGG) would like to congratulate the research teams led by Dr. Daniel Riechers at UMass Lowell and Elizabeth Carroll at Texas Tech University, the 2025 recipients of BGG’s MSI Partnership Program! Follow us on social media or check our website for the next application cycle.

Here is the last of our tips for surviving the current NIH funding landscape. We hope these have been helpful.

Here is another expert tip for surviving the current NIH funding landscape.

Does NIH require a specific formatting style for references? Do you need references in the Aims page? Check out this reel for insight and tips.

Our Bootcamp livestream will teach you how to write a more competitive NIH R-Series application. zurl.co/mO587

More expert tips for surviving the current NIH funding landscape. We hope they are proving helpful. Keep checking back for more tips.

Bouvier Grant Group (BGG) would like to congratulate the research teams led by Dr. Daniel Riechers at UMass Lowell and Elizabeth Carroll at Texas Tech University, the 2025 recipients of BGG’s MSI Partnership Program! Follow us on social media or check our website for the next application cycle.

More expert tips for surviving the current NIH funding landscape. We hope they are proving helpful. Keep checking back for more tips.

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