Division of Extramural Operations

The Division of Extramural Operations supervises the various operational aspects of NHGRI's Extramural Research Program. In accomplishing this mission, the division:

• Provides leadership and advice to the director on implementing and coordinating extramural research grant, contract and training program operations and policies.
• Provides a full range of activities that empower the scientific divisions in implementing and coordinating cross-cutting, multi-disciplinary activities in the mission areas of NHGRI.
• Represents NHGRI on overall NIH extramural and collaborative program policy committees and coordinates such policies within the institute.
• Manages the activities of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research.
• Develops and provides extramural staff training and enhances communication across the Institute regarding standardized approaches policies, methods and procedures.
• Manages institute-wide extramural services and activities.
• Provides oversight and direction for the initial scientific merit review of research, resource and training applications and proposals assigned to the Institute.
• Provides oversight and direction for grants management activities, ensuring that all awards are made in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Provides data, reports and analyses to assist NHGRI staff and advisory groups in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Maintains effective relationships with other NIH institutes and divisions, the research community, other federal agencies and professional societies