National Institutes of Health Collaborative International Research Project (PF5) Guidance
On March 19, 2026, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a NIH Extramural Nexus article outlining the required and optional components of a Collaborative International Research Project (PF5) application and what applicants should include in each. The article features a quick-reference table that summarizes, by component type, applicable page limits, expected content, budget scope, and key review considerations. NIH also emphasizes the importance of closely following the NOFO instructions and ensuring the application includes an International Project component and a Letter of Support for each foreign organization.
Kirschstein-NRSA Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2026
On March 18, 2026, NIH issued NOT-OD-26-044 to announce the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipends, tuition and fees, training related expenses on institutional training grants and the institutional allowance for individual fellows for FY 2026. The stipend for Predoctoral trainees and fellows is $29,364. The stipend for Postdoctoral trainees and fellows begins at $63,480, and increases based on years of experience. See the notice for full stipend levels and budgetary levels on tuition and fees, training related expenses on institutional training grants and institutional allowance for individual fellows.