The NIH has obligated only half of all FY 2026 extramural funding
The federal government is three-quarters of the way through the 12-month fiscal year (FY) that began on Oct. 1, 2025. This Data Brief examines FY 2026 obligations to date, including obligations to competitive multiyear-funded (MYF) RPGs. Further information and updates on the NIH’s FY 2026 obligations and funding trends can be found on the AAMC website at the Tracking NIH Funding page: aamc.org/nihfunding.