May 18th Webinar--Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices

Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices 

May 18, 2026
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Overview: 

In this timely and interactive webinar, research administrators will explore the current state of the NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards as it stands at the time of the session. With ongoing changes in the federal research landscape, institutions are navigating heightened scrutiny, evolving requirements, and increased operational complexity related to foreign collaborations. 

This session will provide an overview of the policy updates from the National Institutes of Health, discuss practical implications for existing and future foreign subawards, and highlight how institutions are adapting their processes to remain compliant while sustaining critical global research partnerships. Participants will also engage in shared discussion around emerging best practices, challenges, and strategies being implemented across the research administration community. 

This webinar is designed for pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research leadership professionals who support NIH-funded projects involving foreign entities.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the current NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards as it exists at the time of the webinar

• Identify key compliance and operational implications for ongoing and planned foreign subawards

• Assess risks and considerations for maintaining existing international research partnerships

• Share and evaluate institutional best practices for managing foreign subawards under evolving NIH guidance

• Apply insights from peer institutions to inform local policies, procedures, and communication strategies

Log-in Instructions:

Use the link below to register for this webinar.

https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/260518NIHXL 

Please note that this link is only to be used by individuals at your institution

If you do not already have an NCURA Profile, please go here first to create a profile.  You can then log in using the extra login link above to register for the extra site.

On the day of the webinar, you will be able to log in no more than 5 minutes prior to the start time.

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