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Contact Us | NIH Ombuds Office

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We can meet in-person, by phone, and by video. You can reach out to us after hours, and you can use your personal email or phone. Please remember email is not confidential - we use it only for scheduling.

Phone:
(301) 594-7231

Email:
ombuds@nih.gov

Office:
Building 31, Room 2B63 (Please contact us to schedule an appointment)

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We are committed to making our services accessible for all members of the NIH community. When you contact our office, please let us know if you have any special requests or needs (time, location, accommodations, etc.).