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Policies & Guidelines
NIH funding policies govern all grant applications and NIA funding.
See the current funding policies and pay lines .
The Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) provides leadership and oversight on the extramural policies, scientific review, National Advisory Council on Aging, management of grants and contracts, clinical research, small business initiatives, career development awards, and training programs.
DEA Organizational Chart
The DEA provides oversight on:
- Policy development, implementation, and coordination
- Small business research support
- Research training and career development support
- Management of initiative (NOFO) development and publishing in FOAM
- Coordination of receipt and referral of NIA applications
- Scientific peer review
- Fiscal and administrative management of extramural grants and contracts
- National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) activities
- Stewardship and support of clinical trials and clinical research activities
DEA Branches and Offices
Learn about other DEA branches and offices at the links below:
- DEA Office of the Director
- Grants & Contracts Management Branch
- Office of Strategic Extramural Programs
- Office of Clinical Research
Read about Grants & Funding at NIA
Grants-Funding