Read NOT-OD-21-058 regarding NIH's fiscal operations in FY2021. The December 27, 2020 agreement provides $42.93 billion, including $404 million from the 21st Century Cures Act. NIH issued guidance including the following policies: 

• FY 2021 Funding Levels: Non-competing continuation awards made in FY2021 will generally be issued at the commitment level indicated on the NOA;
• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards: Increased stipends by approximately two percent for predocs and postdocs;
• Next Generation Researchers Initiative Policy: Prioritizing meritorious R01-equivalent applications from Early Stage Investor (ESI) PD/PIs;
• Salary Limits set at $199,300.