Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices 
May 18, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CT * Webinar
2:35 – 3:30 p.m. CT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly

Description

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

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• 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

This registration enables unlimited additional logins for campus members at no cost. To register for the webinar, use this link: https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/260518NIHXL.

To access the free extra login, note that you will need an NCURA profile. If you don’t already have one, navigate to https://www.ncura.edu/Login.aspx to create a free non-member account (at the top of the screen). Then log in using the link above to register for the webinar. When you register, you will receive a confirmation email with your own personal webinar link.