NINR supports research and training aligned with our strategic plan through through intramural and extramural programs.
- The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) supports scientists who lead laboratories at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.
- The Division of Extramural Science Programs (DESP) oversees and manages a portfolio of grants and contracts that support researchers across the United States.
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Featured Research
Featured Research
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Research Lenses
Discover research, funding, and other announcements aligned with each of the lenses in NINR's strategic plan.
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Learn about research programs led by NINR and NIH-wide initiatives that NINR supports.