Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the US Department of ... Your work—our work—is important in advancing biomedical research, and it all begins with your ideas and your application. Today’s ideas are the root of tomorrow's groundbreaking medical discoveries. The funding of your application depends on a rigorous system of peer review. Physicians and scientists from around the world evaluate the merit of proposed research and its potential to advance science. What is OER's role? We provide the leadership, oversight, tools and guidance needed to administer and manage NIH grants policies and operations. Our resources can offer you vital assistance in applying for funding, the first step in reaching your research goals. I encourage you to contact our office or email me directly anytime.

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An independent, nonpartisan research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. Projects, news, and publications. Child Trends is: * an independent, nonpartisan research center * focused exclusively on children * an indispensable resource for improving children’s lives: o ground-breaking research o policy insights o program guidance o emerging trends and issues Annual Reports Board of Directors Employment Opportunities Funders Staff Child Trends exists to improve outcomes for children. We do this by providing research and analysis to the people and institutions whose decisions and actions affect children: * policy makers * èprograms that serve children and families * èfoundations and philanthropists * èthe media

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