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About Us

The Extramural Programs (EP) Division supports the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) research mission of advancing biomedical informatics and data science, making health information available and understandable, and training the next generation of research scientists. Through grant programs and research initiatives, EP 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.

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Connect with the NLM staff officer who best matches the scientific area of your research based on where you are in the extramural program grant process.

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