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Welcome to the IRP
The Intramural Research Program (IRP) is the internal research program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), known for its synergistic approach to biomedical science. We invite you to explore the possibilities.
About Us
The Intramural Research Program (IRP) is the internal research program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), known for its synergistic approach to biomedical science.
Organization and Leadership
As a whole, the IRP is the largest institution for biomedical science on earth, with a scientific staff of approximately 1,200 Principal Investigators and 4,000 post-doctoral fellows.
Our Programs
The NIH IRP comprises intramural programs embedded in 23 of the NIH Institutes and Centers and located on one or more of the NIH campuses.
Principal Investigators
Approximately 1,200 Principal Investigators (PIs) conduct biomedical or behavioral research within the Intramural Research Program (IRP).
Honors
Researchers in the Intramural Research Program (IRP) have won hundreds of significant professional awards in the last several years, far too many to list comprehensively.
Research in Action
Lists of accomplishments and honors fail to provide insights into the process of discovery and the day-to-day interactions that made them possible. In these brief pieces, you will learn about the individuals that make up the IRP.