The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has implemented new IT security requirements to improve data security. This mandate includes integration of identity verification into NIH IT applications.
On March 3, 2026, you will be required to verify your identity in order to access CDAS.
In order to submit a project proposal or access an existing project, you must first log in to CDAS. If you already have an account with one of these login services, please click the one you wish to log in with.
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You can access your account by signing in with one of the options below.
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eRA Commons users are advised to log in via Login.gov or ID.me instead.
If you do not have credentials at any of these services, you may register for a new account.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is implementing new IT security requirements to improve data security. Once these changes are in effect, CDAS will enforce the following initiatives:
You will be required to verify your identity in order to access CDAS.
Login.gov will require you to verify your identity before you can log in to CDAS. What do I need to verify my identity with Login.gov?
If you do not have a valid U.S.-government-issued photo ID and SSN, you will need to access CDAS using ID.me instead. To maintain uninterrupted access to your projects, convert from Login.gov to ID.me. What do I need to verify my identity with ID.me?