Applicants applying to NIH funding opportunities with due dates on or after January 25, 2023 must use updated application forms and instructions identified with a Competition ID of “FORMS-H.”

Key changes include:

  • R&R Budget and associated R&R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form

Budget Forms

  • Other Direct Costs “8-17 Other” – Costs to support Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan must be noted in a line item titled “Data Management and Sharing Costs”. If no costs are requested enter “0”.
  • Budget Justification – narrative must include details regarding Data Management and Sharing Costs
  • Research Plan Form

Added new item 11. Other Plan(s) – Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plans is required for SBIR/STTR applications.