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The people of the NIH work in research settings, in clinics, out in the field, and on nearly every continent. Many are world-renowned experts in their respective disciplines. The workforce of the NIH is similar in nature to that of universities and academic medical centers. Anchored by 1,200 Principle Investigators, tenured or tenure-track scientists directing research programs with distinct scientific agendas, the next generation of scientists is also mentored through various training and fellowships.

Investigators and Trainees Information regarding the Investigators and Trainees supported through NIH research and research training programs.

The NIH-Funded Research Workforce Review statistics on applicants, awardees, first-time versus established investigators and funding rates.

Physician-Scientist Workforce (PSW) Report 2014 This website presents the report of the Physician-Scientist Workforce Working Group, a working group of the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD). The group’s charge was to analyze the current composition and size of the physician-scientist workforce (PSW) and to make recommendations to help sustain and strengthen it. Data is presented on the PSW which includes individuals with an MD, DO, DDS/DMD, DVM/VMD, and nurses with research doctoral degrees who devote the majority of their time to biomedical research. Visit Website

ACD Biomedical Workforce Working Group Data This website presents data analyzed by a working group of the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD) chaired by Dr. Shirley Tilghman (Princeton) and Dr. Sally Rockey (NIH). The working group was charged with examining the biomedical research workforce in the United States. Visit Website

DataBook: The NIH Funded Research Workforce Currently there is no context available on the current RePORT page, because this page is currently not present on the current RePORT landing page for the Workforce tab, besides within the top header menu. Visit Website

DataBook: NIH Research Training Grants and Fellowships Training grants awarded to an institution not an individual as with a fellowship. Details

DataBook: Research Career Development Awards Research Career Development Awards provide an opportunity for individuals to further develop careers in the areas of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research. Details

DataBook: National Statistics on Graduate Students Review a comprehensive listing of demographic and statistical data on the Graduate enrollment population of the Biomedical, Behavioral, Social, and Clinical Sciences. Details

DataBook: National Statistics on PostDocs National Statistics including the citizenship, gender, degree and primary source of support for Post doctoral pursuits in the Biomedical, Behavioral, Social, and Clinical Sciences. Details

AAMC Data and Analysis The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a not-for-profit association representing all 136 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools. Visit Website

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