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National Institute of General Medical Sciences Strategic Plan

Investing in Discovery: National Institute of General Medical Sciences Strategic Plan Cover

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences Strategic Plan describes the Institute's mission, core principles and strategic goals. Although the plan was originally envisioned as a 5-year guide, it is still current. In light of recent and significant programmatic and leadership changes, we expect to begin a new strategic planning process in 2014.

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Investing in Discovery
Investing in Discovery
Reflections of NIGMS Director Jeremy M. Berg and a list of the six NIGMS core principles. » more
Why Basic Research?
Why Basic Research?
NIGMS mission and an explanation of the value-in increased knowledge and economic benefits-of basic, biomedical research. » more
Institute Profile
Institute Profile
NIGMS authorizing language, a chart showing distribution of NIGMS funds, and a description of the Institute's organizational structure. » more
Strategic Goals
Strategic Goals
Delineation of the four NIGMS main goals and the strategies to accomplish them. Also a list of recent NIGMS-supported Nobelists. » more
Inside NIGMS
Inside NIGMS
How NIGMS makes funding decisions and plans for the future. » more
Strategic Planning Process
Strategic Planning Process
How NIGMS solicited input from the scientific community to inform its strategic plan. » more
References
References
Journal articles, URLs and other resources referenced in the strategic plan. » more
This page last reviewed on January 25, 2013