Recent NIH policy updates Early Stage Investigator (ESI) eligibility NIH has issued a short-term extension to the ESI eligibility period to accommodate disruptions in research progress. NOT-OD-25-114 NRSA childcare cost clarification Updated procedures clarify how institutions can request and manage childcare costs for NRSA institutional training awards. (NOT-OD-25-100) Public Access Policy - effective date moved up The revised NIH Public Access Policy will now take effect on July 1, 2025, earlier than initially announced. (NOT-OD-25-101) Biological research safety guidance NIH has released