[Research] Agency News

Fri Aug 15 16:08:10 PDT 2025

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*Updated DoD Fundamental Research Guidance *

On August 4, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) published the Fundamental
Research Guidance
<https://basicresearch.defense.gov/Portals/61/Documents/Research%20Security/Fundamental%20Research%20Guidance.pdf>.
Such document provides updated guidance on DoD policies regarding
fundamental research, which is defined as basic and applied research in
science and engineering that is openly published and shared within the
scientific community, as per National Security Decision Directive – 189
(NSDD-189). The document also emphasizes that fundamental research should
remain unrestricted to maximize technological innovation and collaboration.

Key points:

1.     *Definition and Policy*: Fundamental research is distinct from
proprietary or controlled research and should not be subjected to personnel
restrictions or publication reviews that impose export control regulations.

2.     *Implementation in DoD*: NSDD-189 is implemented through the Carter
Memo (2010), which designates research funded by the 6.1 budget activity
and 6.2 research conducted on university campuses as fundamental unless
controls are mandated.

3.     *Higher budget activities* (6.3 and above) may also be designated as
fundamental at the discretion of the DoD.

4.     *Determination of Fundamental Research*: Research topics should be
designated as fundamental pre-award using the Fundamental Research Review
in the S&T Protection Guide. This designation should rarely be reassessed.

5.     *Benefits*: Fundamental research fosters innovation, collaboration,
and technological advancement, providing a competitive edge for the DoD.
Restricting such research risks losing transformative ideas and access to
top scientific talent.

6.     *Guidance for Program Managers and Awardees*: Program managers and
contracts officers should avoid imposing publication reviews, unnecessary
security vetting, or pre-approval conditions for personnel additions on
fundamental research awards. Portions of awards or consortia may be
designated as fundamental even if the overall topic requires controls.

7.     *Prime Awardees*: Prime awardees are encouraged to request
fundamental research designations for sub-awardees, particularly
institutions of higher education.

8.     *Contact Information*: Questions about fundamental research policies
can be directed to Jason Day at jason.o.day.civ at mail.mil.

The document also references key policies and memoranda that support the
implementation of fundamental research within the DoD.

*NIH News*

*Update: No-Cost Extension Functionality in eRA Commons*

NIH Notice NOT-OD-25-142
<http://url1157.cogr.edu/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOcpSzGhIYUUUGrLFtGk5dut8m7FZyBjxc-2B2FeSGLDCrcd4-2BJfmQWzBbGj7l53PkntgPg3O-2FuWxK-2Bv97UcXp0P8ws-3DLZpo_gTQ-2Fosa8BXVWK9Ez76aoTMcAjgoN7FmNUjlWya5RwHhEViYP6imW0meviGYNMtdQQmlMLjIxYcPddgkvDaHUkyB3hYDBqzovd-2BEpzuHSAcXgjVjmIwzPKtr2wsfSM60yxlllgtIg46HCWT2N7V9HUST9Icl3NU16DDrldge0vZ51EIZ-2BVG4gQfE2nwineK6wrL4uT90siIi6Dy7so-2FkEYeQs8RFia0lEq47W7VE0g-2BL405fHdv1l6BsRbV3J9rA-2B1K09-2FTT2cGUSQVdcZY5L-2BRJIAqWNz5qS5anQeOpcJVMn3HO9p-2BiBV16cZ-2Fb9ZGQqHxCtBFahSC1W1mdR3Ilc8ctaVz1-2BxPrZtOMzL8I9mH4Ckt24bJfFWsO9eEoUT5sh>
provides an update on the guidance issued in  NOT-OD-25-110
<http://url1157.cogr.edu/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOcpSzGhIYUUUGrLFtGk5dut8m7FZyBjxc-2B2FeSGLDCrcd4-2BJfmQWzBbGj7l53PkntgNE0U8weZEtyIIuiEA-2Ff-2Fu8-3D3nXb_gTQ-2Fosa8BXVWK9Ez76aoTMcAjgoN7FmNUjlWya5RwHhEViYP6imW0meviGYNMtdQQmlMLjIxYcPddgkvDaHUkyB3hYDBqzovd-2BEpzuHSAcXgjVjmIwzPKtr2wsfSM60yxlllgtIg46HCWT2N7V9HUST9Icl3NU16DDrldge0vZ51EIZ-2BVG4gQfE2nwineK6wrL4uT90siIi6Dy7so-2FkEYeQs8RFia0lEq47W7VE0g-2BKIw-2FOw6SVDagws0fkPZu9S2GxmAUSIaxbnS2fW-2BGiFoXGyAPNGZl0Nqjn7W4Jple7CXKFGk9OFLaW2ACW-2BrocEJEiUDvIOEOmqMYfHVWBWdotcmwwTIGo8Il-2FyG-2BGDqExO5gxfx9n3WLbShTSXd38r>
.
Effective with the issuance of this Guide Notice, NIH has re-enabled
the  No-Cost
Extension functionality
<http://url1157.cogr.edu/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOclZkcWL3oxMoGuSh4wuk32C8kDkUUrLjsdkzSIHI-2BzZghba-2BDxAS6iykEm1zsulsenjsiAQzxB-2BqSOZ9sC61E1Q-3DeCbJ_gTQ-2Fosa8BXVWK9Ez76aoTMcAjgoN7FmNUjlWya5RwHhEViYP6imW0meviGYNMtdQQmlMLjIxYcPddgkvDaHUkyB3hYDBqzovd-2BEpzuHSAcXgjVjmIwzPKtr2wsfSM60yxlllgtIg46HCWT2N7V9HUST9Icl3NU16DDrldge0vZ51EIZ-2BVG4gQfE2nwineK6wrL4uT90siIi6Dy7so-2FkEYeQs8RFia0lEq47W7VE0g-2BKfKTD-2FPepkbbaWxiAR36cOkW6DfVmrZGEaGR7SWjkRSY5DU-2B-2By1sKN36l7M5-2FUryB1Xu865hvPTUc1f-2BSJrT2FaXM0rek-2BqryWhiyPJFrm7kVlK7rwU3mffcrN8tgzZ7vxZ6iD-2BJ-2FNp-2B-2BPpRZGJHxh>
 within
eRA Commons. Recipients may resume initiating first no-cost extensions in
eRA Commons, in accordance with the NIH Grants Policy Statement,  Section
8.1.1.3
<http://url1157.cogr.edu/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOcpSzGhIYUUUGrLFtGk5dut9GwinoOgFXGYwwy8SwaOxX9KZhOApdr7AHIvHAtE3VlnK5MqIAEjgFo82BR2-2BFba8AucLPCvcvNtrWMU7YrfWZGm2UkhSvgq9pwyb470w34GiA2hAWs9PZv4KE4cBLMg0-3DRRt1_gTQ-2Fosa8BXVWK9Ez76aoTMcAjgoN7FmNUjlWya5RwHhEViYP6imW0meviGYNMtdQQmlMLjIxYcPddgkvDaHUkyB3hYDBqzovd-2BEpzuHSAcXgjVjmIwzPKtr2wsfSM60yxlllgtIg46HCWT2N7V9HUST9Icl3NU16DDrldge0vZ51EIZ-2BVG4gQfE2nwineK6wrL4uT90siIi6Dy7so-2FkEYeQs8RFia0lEq47W7VE0g-2BIlmSMo9wGsAj0jAj0U5o5zNTuFyk6cmG1tX2433onYrtG9FCibV2N6gWEsTHEVWOJI3dakHqsdvqSmiwYJuhcGYcGAejOeMzsGptvmS69DldN-2FdpKk-2BF6cok03TxQONBbJzRAJyP7iFCExwvA-2BuPRD>.
Requests that were previously submitted via the prior approval module will
be reviewed, and recipients will need to initiate the first no cost
extension within the Status module by using the Extension action. Read More
<http://url1157.cogr.edu/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOcpSzGhIYUUUGrLFtGk5dut8m7FZyBjxc-2B2FeSGLDCrcd4-2BJfmQWzBbGj7l53PkntgPg3O-2FuWxK-2Bv97UcXp0P8ws-3DLZpo_gTQ-2Fosa8BXVWK9Ez76aoTMcAjgoN7FmNUjlWya5RwHhEViYP6imW0meviGYNMtdQQmlMLjIxYcPddgkvDaHUkyB3hYDBqzovd-2BEpzuHSAcXgjVjmIwzPKtr2wsfSM60yxlllgtIg46HCWT2N7V9HUST9Icl3NU16DDrldge0vZ51EIZ-2BVG4gQfE2nwineK6wrL4uT90siIi6Dy7so-2FkEYeQs8RFia0lEq47W7VE0g-2BL405fHdv1l6BsRbV3J9rA-2B1K09-2FTT2cGUSQVdcZY5L-2BRJIAqWNz5qS5anQeOpcJVMn3HO9p-2BiBV16cZ-2Fb9ZGQqHxCtBFahSC1W1mdR3Ilc8ctaVz1-2BxPrZtOMzL8I9mH4Ckt24bJfFWsO9eEoUT5sh>

*New NIH FAQs on Foreign Subrecipients*

NIH has Updated FAQs on Foreign Subaward Policy
<https://grants.nih.gov/faqs#/Foreign-Subaward-Policy>.  In particular, see
questions 6 and 7:

·       NIH *will accept* applications with foreign subrecipients for due
dates *on or* *before* 9/24/25.

·       Applications for due dates *on or after* 9/25/25 that include
foreign subrecipients will *NOT* be accepted.

*NIH Will Stop Posting Notices of Funding Opportunities in the NIH Guide
for Grants and Contracts in FY2026 *

NIH Notice NOT-OD-25-143
<https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-143.html>
informs the extramural community that, beginning in fiscal year 2026, NIH
will no longer post notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) in the NIH
Guide. Grants.gov will serve as NIH’s single official source for grant and
cooperative agreement funding opportunities. The NIH Guide will continue to
be used for policy and informational notices. Read More
<http://url1157.cogr.edu/ls/click?upn=u001.HVdtiAQqH-2BBO4EFdv7-2BOcpSzGhIYUUUGrLFtGk5dut8m7FZyBjxc-2B2FeSGLDCrcd4-2BJfmQWzBbGj7l53PkntgLvS-2BxBYDFVwrbpZTc1egrg-3DFdco_gTQ-2Fosa8BXVWK9Ez76aoTMcAjgoN7FmNUjlWya5RwHhEViYP6imW0meviGYNMtdQQmlMLjIxYcPddgkvDaHUkyB3hYDBqzovd-2BEpzuHSAcXgjVjmIwzPKtr2wsfSM60ymnFPvgVgA1aAVukreTVV33Yood7WjAeSJYiFkMI2p4q61EAj58GWVm9cxu7Dtns-2Fh-2BxJHRsOLWEAUpUUD-2BgNg1os8z2qEXavOdUnWDiVImDOnWHTbJMIZ96I-2Fwnz7jKTSqkhwerYgksm9xRf0spZfNIM6ox9MkMWwnQK-2BbWjH9o-2FPq-2FNPmltJ0DST2huCReSPvtcHBsEuRPBW8zoVKdKFAS8poLLY1oH0db61YtN04YK7GkNye-2Fx9kCCGbOMuWrg>

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