eRA Update: Changes to Prior Approval, Just-in-Time, and RPPR Have Been Released to Align with New Common Forms Requirements

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NIH has implemented Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support forms for Prior Approval, JIT, and RPPR materials submitted on or after January 25, 2026.

For a tutorial on completing Section D of the RPPR, see Completing Section D: Participants of the RPPR.

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eRA Update: Changes to Prior Approval, Just-in-Time, and RPPR Have Been Released to Align with New Common Forms Requirements