Research & Training Around the Country

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Overview of the Extramural Program

The NIAMS both supports and conducts medical research. The majority of our budget goes to fund researchers to undertake a wide spectrum of basic, clinical, epidemiologic, training and other programs in universities, medical schools, and academic health centers - known as "extramural" research. We also have a cadre of scientists who conduct research on bones, joints, muscles, and skin in laboratories on the NIH campus in Bethesda - known as "intramural" research. The goal of all of the research that we support - whether at the NIH or in other laboratories across the country - is to advance our scientific knowledge to improve public health.

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Research & Training Around the Country (The Extramural Program)

The Extramural Program funds research at institutions throughout the U.S. and around the world. We accept unsolicited (investigator-initiated) applications. We also accept applications for research grants and contracts in response to a published Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Proposals (RFP) or Program Announcement (PA). More...

Extramural Staff are available to assist you at any stage of the grant/contract application process – preparation, review, funding and post-award management.

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• Rheumatic Diseases Branch
  
• Muscle Biology Branch
  
• Musculoskeletal Diseases Branch
  
• Skin Diseases Branch
  
• Centers Program
  
• Additional Programs



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• Grants Management Staff
  
  

• Contracts Management Staff

Research & Training - Bethesda Campus (The Intramural Program)

The Intramural Program funds research that is taking place on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.  More…