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About NIMHD
NIMHD was established through legislation to lead and support science to improve understanding and seek solutions for documented health differences across populations. The institute funds research, trains investigators, develops data resources, and shares evidence-based information to advance knowledge and inform public health and clinical practice.
Who we are
Organization
Learn more below about the organizational structure and functions of the offices and divisions that support NIMHD’s mission.
Leadership
NIMHD leads science to improve the health of populations experiencing health disparities and strengthten the health of the Nation as a whole.
Advisory Council
The National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NACMHD) advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the NIH Director, and the NIMHD Director on matters related to the NIMHD’s mission.
Research and grants
Research
NIMHD supports research to better understand differences in health outcomes across populations. The Institute funds a broad range of studies, including basic, clinical, behavioral, and translational research, and works to strengthen research training, infrastructure, and scientific capacity. NIMHD also promotes collaboration and the sharing of research findings to help advance evidence-based approaches that improve health.
Funding
NIMHD supports a wide range of research, training, and infrastructure development activities aligned with its mission and NIH priorities using grants, cooperative agreements and contracts.
Budget
Like other agencies in the National Institutes of Health, NIMHD’s funding comes from taxpayers. You can read NIMHD’s yearly budget requests and Congressional Justifications, which provide an overview of our goals for the next year.
History
Explore significant events and legislative milestones that shaped the institute, its work, and its continuing role in advancing NIH's mission.