About the National Institutes of Health (NIH)


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Mission: The National Institutes of Health is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. It is an Agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Complete mission statement >

Location: NIH headquarters are located in Bethesda, Maryland, and the surrounding area. NIH funds scientific studies at universities and research institutions across the Nation. NIH also sponsors public events around the Nation. Get directions to NIH headquarters >

Organization: The NIH comprises the Office of the Director and 27 Institutes and Centers. The Office of the Director is responsible for setting policy for NIH and for planning, managing, and coordinating the programs and activities of all NIH components.

Leadership: NIH Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D.
Institute and Center Directors

Staff: More than 18,000 employees

Funding: $27,066,782,000 in FY2003 Congressional appropriations

From the Director

	The Director's Page - links to speeches, activities, photos, and biographical information
	Investments, Progress, and Plans - selected examples from FY 1999 - 2003
	Trans-NIH Scientific Initiatives - involving multiple Institutes and Centers
	Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) - NIH's Annual Performance Plan and Report
	NIH Director's Council of Public Representatives (COPR) - a public forum for discussing key NIH issues

Learn About NIH

	Quickfinder - a directory of Institute contact information
	NIH Overview - an introduction to NIH and how it supports its mission
	NIH Addresses - Institute and Center mailing addresses
	The NIH Almanac - facts and figures, legislative history, Nobel Laureates
	NIH History - the Dewitt Stetten, Jr. Museum of Medical Research
	Selected Research Advances of NIH - a small sampling of the scientific advances funded by NIH
	Setting Research Priorities at NIH - how NIH allocates its funds
	Organizational Chart
	New NIH Hospital - The Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center
	Selected NIH Reports - selected budget, working groups reports and guidelines

Get Involved with NIH

	Offices of Public Liaison - encouraging nationwide public participation
	NIH Director's Council of Public Representatives (COPR) - a public forum for discussing key NIH issues
	Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) - fosters collaborative relationships with philanthropy, industry, and academia in support of the NIH mission
	Scientific Education at NIH - resources & programs for K-16 teachers, students, & the public
	Office of Community Liaison - incorporating the local neighborhood
	FOIA - the Freedom of Information Act Office
	Information Quality - guidelines, policy and questions & answers

Doing Business with NIH

	Small Business Office - maximizing opportunities for small businesses
	e-Portals in Commerce (e-PIC) System - register your company's products and services
	Office of Acquisition & Management Policy - learn about contracts and business opportunities

Employment Information

www.jobs.nih.gov - Your one source for information on job openings, senior management positions, the Management Intern Program, research training, and summer internships.

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