The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is updating its NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 and as part of the process, the agency has invited feedback from stakeholders through a Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of the agency-wide strategic plan is to share how NIH will advance its mission and goals and is not meant to focus on the missions and goals of any specific Institute or Center.
The RFI focused on the strategic plan’s three priority areas: Research, Research Capacity, and Research Operations. The Society’s Research Affairs Core Committee (RACC) led the development of our response. Key themes our members raised included:
The Endocrine Society will continue to engage with NIH to emphasize the importance of endocrine research in the context of NIH-wide strategic priorities.
The Labor-Health and Human Services-Education (L-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee in the House of Representatives is scheduled to mark-up and vote on its FY 2027 appropriations bill, which includes funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on June 5. It is critical that all Members of Congress hear from their constituents about the importance of funding NIH. If you receive funding from NIH, we encourage you to join the Society’s online advocacy campaign urging Congress to provide $51.3 billion for NIH. Taking action is quick and easy and it has real impact.
As part of its advocacy efforts, the Endocrine Society shares policy recommendations, provides feedback on legislation and regulations, and responds to congressional inquiries. Below is a list of recent policy communications:
We rely on your voice to advocate for our policy priorities. Join us to show our strength as a community that cares about endocrinology. Contact your US representatives or European Members of Parliament through our online platform. Take action and make a difference today.
