National Institutes of Health
NIH is the largest funder of psychological research in the federal government. By its own estimate, NIH funded nearly $3 billion in behavioral and social sciences research in fiscal year 2007. APA comments on the strategic plans of NIH institutes, policy proposals and news about other important developments will appear here.
Activity Updates
Diversity workshop report calls for more federal coordination
National Cancer Advisory Board meets and receives update on NIH budget uncertainty
NIMH director testifies before Senate on violence and mental disorders
Joint council meeting addresses future of NIH substance abuse research
NIH abandons plan to replace NIDA and NIAAA with new institute
APA advocacy training and congressional visits highlight research with chimpanzees
Friends of NIDA Coalition meets with Institute Director Nora Volkow
NIH releases summary of RFI comments on strategic planning for new institute on addictions
NIH releases short videos highlighting behavioral health research
