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Our mission
The mission of NCCIH is to determine, through rigorous scientific investigation, the fundamental science, usefulness, and safety of complementary and integrative health approaches and their roles in improving health and health care.
Who we are
Our organization
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches. We are 1 of the 27 Institutes, Centers, and Offices that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Leadership
NCCIH'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
Information about the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health, including the meeting schedule.
Strategic Plan and Funding
Strategic Plan
NCCIH's new strategic plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2021–2025 expands the definition of integrative health to include whole person health.
Our grants
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds and conducts research to help answer important scientific and public health questions about complementary health approaches. NCCIH works to determine what is promising, what helps and why, what doesn’t work, and what is safe.
Budget
This document provides justification for the NCCIH budget for the fiscal year. It outlines our plans and priorities, provides details of our budget, and notes our legislative history.
History
NCCIH was established in 1999. Explore significant events and legislative milestones that shaped the center, its work, and its continuing role in advancing NIH’s mission.
NCCIH newsletters
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