NIH Office of Science Policy Email Format
Government AdministrationMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
The NIH Office of Science Policy serves as the principal adviser to the NIH Director on biomedical research policy issues that affect the agency, the research community, and the public. Its work covers biosafety, biosecurity, genetic testing, genomic data sharing, human subjects protections, and the evaluation of outputs and value of NIH-funded research. The office conducts analyses, prepares reports, provides commentary on emerging policy proposals, and develops policy options for consideration by NIH, the Federal government, and the public. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, the office operates within the government administration space and relies on a relatively small staff to address a broad policy agenda. Its primary constituents are NIH leadership, the wider research community, and the public, who rely on policy guidance to inform governance and decision-making.