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Summer 2026
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9/2/2026Join us September 14–18 in the South Lobby and FAES Terrace of Building 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day, for a week-long celebration of science, discovery, and the people who make NIH work.
  
NIH Research Festival Kicks Off September 14September 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026Implement a phased rollout of Personal Identity Verification Interoperable (PIV-I) badges for NIH non-U.S. person employees to improve badge differentiation, support federal security requirements, and transition employees through the existing badge renewa
  
New PIV Badging Process for NIH StaffSeptember 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026As of July 22, 2026, the Division of Personnel Security (DPS) Status Portal is live! The DPS Status Portal lets applicants track and view the status of their background investigation and where they stand in the investigation process.
  
Background Investigation Status Portal Now Open for Applicants!September 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026At Eurest, we’re proud to partner with the NIH community in advancing wellness through our Food with Purpose program. Developed by passionate dietitians and chefs, this initiative offers nutrient-rich menu options, sources sustainable ingredients, and act
  
Fueling Your Workday: Eurest’s Food with PurposeSeptember 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026Research keeps evolving, and the NIH Library can help you keep your skills moving forward. From artificial intelligence and advanced searching to data management, evidence synthesis, citation tools, emerging technologies, and more
  
NIH Library Training VideoSeptember 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026 According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), "the failure-to-file penalty applies if you don't file your tax return by the due date (including extensions)." It
  
Importance of Ensuring Federal and State Taxes are Filed and PaidSeptember 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026Are you in the sandwich generation, caring for children and older loved ones? Are you aging in place and wondering about available resources? Are you a caregiver for an adult child, spouse, or loved one?
  
Join The Aging and Adult Dependent Care Committee Today!September 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026Buying a home involves more than just saving for a down payment. Join us for an informative webinar designed to help homebuyers understand the full picture of their cash-to-close requirements.
  
Mortgage Closing Webinar September 17September 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026Aging in place means having the ability to remain safely, comfortably, and independently in your home and community as you grow older. It is about maintaining choice, independence, dignity, and connection while preparing for changing needs.
  
Aging in Place Planning for the FutureSeptember 02, 2026Summer 2026
9/2/2026Recently, the NIH Division of Personnel Security (DPS) main office (Building 31, Room 1B03) located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD updated its operating hours to 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The DPS main office will be closed from 12:00PM to 1:00PM on the last
  
DPS Expands Operating Hours for Select NIH Off Campus PIV Card Issuance Facilities (PCIFs) within the Washington D.C. MetroSeptember 02, 2026Summer 2026


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