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The NIH conducts its scientific research through the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) and provides significant biomedical research funding to non-NIH research facilities through its Extramural …

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Jan 10, 2026 · Four scientists and administrators who resigned in protest cite political interference, censorship of research, and a loss of integrity at the NIH.

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Jan 5, 2026 · Court upholds injunction against NIH funding cuts Cuts targeted federal research funding at major universities Policy violated NIH regulations and congressional funding language, court rules ...

Jan 14, 2025 · NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. NIH leadership plays an active role in shaping the …

Jan 9, 2026 · Scientific frontier has outgrown decades-old model for funding medical research and discovery New “X-Labs” Initiative brings high-risk, high-reward research model to NIH for first time …

Mar 21, 2025 · Find science-based health information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, research, clinical trials and more from NIH, the nation’s medical research agency.