Your voice matters—take action now. The American Historical Association urges historians, researchers, and educators to help shape the future of the National Library of Medicine (NLM)’s support for historical research.
The NLM has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the future direction of the G13 Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health. As the previous funding opportunity expired in early 2026, the NLM is now seeking community input to guide the direction, scope, and structure of the program’s next phase. The deadline to respond is August 18, 2026.
Why This Matters for Historians: The G13 program has historically been a critical source of support for historical analyses that provide lasting value to health professionals and researchers. The NLM is explicitly inviting input from the history of medicine community to ensure the program remains impactful in an evolving digital environment.
Members of the American Historical Association and affiliated organizations are encouraged to provide feedback on several key areas, including:
- Program Vision: Identifying emerging or underrepresented topic areas where historical analysis would be most valuable.
- Audience and Impact: Defining how scholarly works can maximize relevance for educators, policymakers, and the public.
- Evolving Practices: Considering the role of digital scholarship, open access, and AI in the synthesis and dissemination of history.
- Review Considerations: Suggesting the types of expertise necessary for the peer review of these unique scholarly applications.
How to Respond:
- Submission Method: Responses must be submitted electronically via the official NLM form.
- Format: You may address any or all of the topic areas, with a limit of 2,000 characters per section.
- Deadline: All responses must be received by August 18, 2026.
Your input in this process will ensure NLM’s continued support of high-quality historical scholarship that deepens our understanding of public health and biomedical science.