The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The grant program aims to support a variety of causes, guided by the principles and goals specific to each application's focus area. The detailed information on specific causes is not provided, but the program encourages applications by a set deadline, emphasizing the importance of timeliness in submission.