Fund Biomedical Research: As the primary agency for biomedical research in the United States, the NIH funds a vast range of research projects aimed at improving human health and advancing scientific knowledge.
Support Scientific Discovery: The NIH supports scientists and researchers across the country by providing financial resources to explore new avenues of research, investigate diseases, and develop innovative treatments and interventions.
Promote Health and Disease Prevention: The NIH plays a crucial role in promoting public health and disease prevention through research initiatives that focus on understanding the causes, risks, and prevention strategies for various diseases and health conditions.
Train the Next Generation of Researchers: The NIH invests in the training and development of future researchers and scientists through a variety of training programs, fellowships, and career development awards to foster the growth of a highly skilled scientific workforce.
Grant Funding: One of the primary functions of the NIH is to provide grant funding to support biomedical research and related activities. The NIH offers a wide range of grant programs to researchers, institutions, and organizations to advance scientific knowledge and improve public health.
Grant Application Review: The NIH is responsible for reviewing grant applications submitted by researchers. Through a rigorous peer-review process, independent experts evaluate the scientific merit, feasibility, and impact of proposed research projects to determine funding eligibility.
Promote Health Equity and Disparities Research: The NIH is committed to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity across diverse populations. It supports research focused on understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare access, outcomes, and health determinants.
Funding Opportunities: The NIH continuously announces funding opportunities through various mechanisms, such as Requests for Applications (RFAs), Program Announcements (PAs), and Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs). These opportunities highlight specific research areas of interest and provide guidelines for grant applications.
Research Dissemination and Outreach: The NIH facilitates the dissemination of research findings to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public. It supports outreach efforts to raise awareness about scientific advancements, health-related topics, and evidence-based practices.
Provide Science-Based Information and Resources: The NIH serves as a reliable source of science-based information and resources for the public, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers. It disseminates research findings, supports open access to publications, and provides educational materials to promote evidence-based decision-making in health-related matters.
WHAT WE DO
Fund Biomedical Research: As the primary agency for biomedical research in the United States, the NIH funds a vast range of research projects aimed at improving human health and advancing scientific knowledge.
Support Scientific Discovery: The NIH supports scientists and researchers across the country by providing financial resources to explore new avenues of research, investigate diseases, and develop innovative treatments and interventions.
Promote Health and Disease Prevention: The NIH plays a crucial role in promoting public health and disease prevention through research initiatives that focus on understanding the causes, risks, and prevention strategies for various diseases and health conditions.
Train the Next Generation of Researchers: The NIH invests in the training and development of future researchers and scientists through a variety of training programs, fellowships, and career development awards to foster the growth of a highly skilled scientific workforce.
Grant Funding: One of the primary functions of the NIH is to provide grant funding to support biomedical research and related activities. The NIH offers a wide range of grant programs to researchers, institutions, and organizations to advance scientific knowledge and improve public health.
Grant Application Review: The NIH is responsible for reviewing grant applications submitted by researchers. Through a rigorous peer-review process, independent experts evaluate the scientific merit, feasibility, and impact of proposed research projects to determine funding eligibility.
Promote Health Equity and Disparities Research: The NIH is committed to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity across diverse populations. It supports research focused on understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare access, outcomes, and health determinants.
Funding Opportunities: The NIH continuously announces funding opportunities through various mechanisms, such as Requests for Applications (RFAs), Program Announcements (PAs), and Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs). These opportunities highlight specific research areas of interest and provide guidelines for grant applications.
Research Dissemination and Outreach: The NIH facilitates the dissemination of research findings to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public. It supports outreach efforts to raise awareness about scientific advancements, health-related topics, and evidence-based practices.
Provide Science-Based Information and Resources: The NIH serves as a reliable source of science-based information and resources for the public, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers. It disseminates research findings, supports open access to publications, and provides educational materials to promote evidence-based decision-making in health-related matters.
