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Science Update: Low vitamin D early in life may increase risk of high blood pressure through adolescence, NICHD-funded study suggests

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Item of Interest: Four NICHD Grantees Honored with PECASE Award

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Spotlight: NICHD Looks Back on 50 Years of Learning Disabilities Research

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NICHD Strategic Plan

NICHD has launched a collaborative process to revise and update its strategic plan. Learn more.

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NICHD Maternal Mortality Research Information

NICHD conducts and supports research on maternal health, including problems that may lead to maternal mortality.

Director's Corner

A Sneak Peak at the New NICHD Mission and Vision Statements

Diana W. Bianchi, M.D., Director

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Grant Information

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Peer Review
Sample Applications

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Funding Opportunities

Active Funding Announcements
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Small Business Programs

Divisions, Centers & Offices

Office of the NICHD Director (OD)

Division of Extramural Research (DER)

Division of Intramural Population Health Research (DIPHR)

Division of Intramural Research (DIR)

National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR)