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Our mission
The Fogarty International Center is dedicated to advancing the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by supporting and facilitating global health research conducted by U.S. and international investigators, building partnerships between health research institutions in the U.S. and abroad, and training the next generation of scientists to address global health needs.
Who we are
Our organization
Fogarty's offices and divisions work together to support global health research and research training programs that improve health and generate data and concepts to guide national and international global health policies - including analyses of social, ethical and economic issues.
Leadership
FIC's leadership guides the work that advances its mission and supports biomedical research and discovery. Meet the leaders behind the mission and learn more about their careers and contributions.
Advisory groups
Fogarty's advisory board is comprised of researchers, policymakers and others involved in global health.
Programs and grants
Our programs
Fogarty's extramural programs provide funding to perform research and to train researchers in a variety of global health areas. See program pages for status, eligibility, funding announcements and deadlines.
Our grants
The Fogarty International Center, a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), funds research and research training to build sustainable research capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Budget
Each year the Fogarty International Center, a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, documents justification for its activities.
History
FIC was established in 1968. Explore significant events and legislative milestones that shaped the institute, its work, and its continuing role in advancing NIH’s mission.