The National Institutes of Health (NIH) May 26 released a notice limiting the permissible types of research involving chimpanzees. As of May 25, NIH will not fund any new or competing grants involving chimpanzees, with the exception of "noninvasive research," which includes visual observation and behavioral studies. Additionally, research applications proposing the use of chimpanzees will be subject to an updated agency review process.

The NIH Office of Science Policy will be holding a workshop September 7 to discuss responsible oversight of research with non-human primates, and is soliciting comments on possible discussion topics in advance of the meeting.

Last updated: May 31, 2016