NIH Mission, Vision & Values
NIH Mission Statement
NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
NIH Values
The core values of NIH peer review are:
- expert assessment,
- transparency,
- impartiality,
- fairness,
- confidentiality,
- integrity,
- efficiency.
NIH Mission Statement History
NIH mission statement remains unchanged through 2020 and 2021