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Our Mission
Our mission is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health.
Who we are
Our organization
NIEHS is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and the environment, and to the health and well-being of people everywhere.
Leadership
NIEHS'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
The boards and councils that advise NIEHS are comprised of both the scientific community and the public. Find out more about these groups as they help to guide NIEHS into the future.
Research and grants
Our research
NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health.
Our grants
NIEHS provides federal funding in the form of grants to universities, other research organizations, and small businesses. These grants mostly support research studies, but also cooperative research and development projects.
Budget
NIEHS is funded through an annual appropriation by Congress. The NIEHS budget supports extensive extramural research and a dynamic intramural research program, including clinical research, to advance critical understanding of how environmental factors can influence human biology and disease. In addition, NIEHS funds education and training opportunities to foster the development of the next generation of environmental health scientists.
History
NIEHS was established in 1969. Explore significant events and legislative milestones that shaped the institute, its work, and its continuing role in advancing NIH’s mission.