Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) | OD

What is DPCPSI?

DPCPSI plans and coordinates trans-NIH initiatives and research supported by the NIH Common Fund, and develops resources to support portfolio analyses. The mission of DPCPSI includes identifying emerging scientific opportunities, rising public health challenges, and scientific knowledge gaps that merit further research.

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Who we are

The Vision of DPCPSI is to collaboratively advance biomedical and behavioral science through cross-cutting, innovative solutions that improve the health of the Nation.
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Our organization

The Division and it's offices and programs coordinate research and activities related to research on AIDS, precision medicine, behavioral and social sciences, women's health, disease prevention, child health, dietary supplements, research infrastructure, Tribal health, data science, nutrition, disability health, and Down syndrome. 

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Leadership

Nicole C. Kleinstreuer, Ph.D., is the NIH Deputy Director for Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives. In this role, she leads the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) within the NIH Office of the Director, which oversees trans-NIH programmatic research and strategic policy initiatives.

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Advisory groups

The Council of Councils was established by the 2006 NIH Reform Act; the Council is an advisory group to DPCPSI and NIH leadership that provides feedback on potential new trans-NIH initiatives.

The NIH Common Fund

The NIH Common Fund is a funding entity within NIH that supports bold scientific programs that catalyze discovery across all biomedical and behavioral research. These programs create a space where investigators and multiple NIH Institutes and Centers collaborate on innovative research expected to address high priority challenges for the NIH as a whole and make a broader impact in the scientific community.

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