NIAMS Organization

The Office of the Director (OD) provides scientific leadership, policy guidance, and overall operational and administrative coordination for the Institute. Learn more about NIAMS leadership by visiting our NIAMS Leadership page.

• Financial Management Branch
• Management Policies, Programs, and Initiatives Branch
• Science Communications and Outreach Branch
• Scientific Information Technology Branch
• Scientific Planning, Policy, and Analysis Branch
• Strategic Initiatives
• Administrative Management Branch (for OD)

The Division of Extramural Research provides scientific management of the largest federal investment on arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases research conducted in academic institutions across the country.

• Supported Scientific Programs
• Program Analyst Team

The Division of Extramural Activities is responsible for the areas of overall administration and management, scientific review, grants management, and clinical research administration.

• Clinical Research Operations and Management Branch
• Grant Management Branch
• Scientific Review Branch

The Administrative Management Branch (for EP) serves both Divisions.

View the Extramural Research Program Organizational Chart.

The Intramural Research Program (IRP) conducts research and clinical investigations and provides training:

• Office of the Scientific Director
• Office the Clinical Director
• Career Development and Outreach Branch
• Administrative Management Branch (for IRP)
• See our Labs and Core Facilities Grouped by Name
• See our Labs Grouped by Research Area