AFREHEALTH’s “DEMYSTIFYING NIH” WEBINAR SERIES: NIH Funding Policy Updates — What Applicants Need to Know

Join us for a 90-minute briefing on recent NIH funding policy changes that affect grant application preparation, eligibility, and compliance. This session is essential for researchers, administrators, and proposal teams preparing NIH
submissions in FY2026 and beyond.

Updates may include:
• Where to find NIH funding opportunities
• New application and award structure for international collaborations
• Application policy updates
• Policy on use of eRA prior approval module
• Public Access Policy effective date change

Date: 25 March 2026
Powerpoint: Download
Video:

Session 1: Brief Introduction to the NIH Grant Process [30 mins]
and Q&A [15 mins]

Session 2: Overview of Changes to NIH Funding [30 mins]
and Q&A [15 mins]

Moderator: Dr. Onesmus Gachuno
University of Nairobi

Speaker: Dr. U Hayes
U.S. NIH/ Fogarty Intl Center