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NLM EXTRAMURAL PROGRAMS

Extramural Programs

The Division of Extramural Programs (EP) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is responsible for managing and overseeing the institute's extramural research funding activities.

The Division of Extramural Programs (EP) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is responsible for managing and overseeing the institute's extramural research funding activities.

EP plays a crucial role in supporting and promoting innovative biomedical and informatics research conducted by extramural scientists both nationally and internationally.

Through its extramural programs, NLM fosters collaborations with the research community, encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and contributes to the advancement of biomedical knowledge and informatics innovations.

Through its extramural programs, NLM fosters collaborations with the research community, encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and contributes to the advancement of biomedical knowledge and informatics innovations.

We administer various grant programs and research initiatives aimed at advancing the dissemination and utilization of resources aimed at improving health, and biomedical information and informatics tools to improve healthcare, research, and public health outcomes.

We administer various grant programs and research initiatives aimed at advancing the dissemination and utilization of resources aimed at improving health, and biomedical information and informatics tools to improve healthcare, research, and public health outcomes.

Funding Spotlights

EP staff are responsible for managing grant applications, overseeing peer review of proposals, and monitoring the progress and outcomes of funded projects.

EP staff are responsible for managing grant applications, overseeing peer review of proposals, and monitoring the progress and outcomes of funded projects.

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