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Enhancing Transparency in NIH Research Spending

Learn how NIH reports on research spending across various areas, promoting transparency and understanding. Explore the RCDC system and its benefits for portfolio analysis. Stay informed on the latest updates and contact our team for more details.

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Enhancing Transparency in NIH Research Spending

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  1. Timothy Hays, Ph.D. Project Director, RCDC Chief, Portfolio Analysis and Scientific Opportunities Branch Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives

  2. Current NIH Reporting • Every year, NIH reports to Congress and the public on how much it spends on research and disease areas. • This information allows Congress and the public to better understand NIH research spending and priorities.

  3. Need for Change 2nd National Academy of Sciences Report 2003 NIH 2006 Reauthorization Act 2006 1998 1st National Academy of Sciences Report 2004 Establishment of RCDC

  4. What Is RCDC? • Electronic system reports NIH spending to Congress and the public • Across 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) • Each fiscal year • In approximately 360 research and disease areas • Benefits of the system include • Consistency • Transparency • Efficiency • Opportunities for further portfolio analysis

  5. Projects with Match How Does RCDC Work? Category Fingerprints Matching Project Fingerprints Match is scientifically defensible.

  6. What Is Next? • Summer 2008 • NIH introduces RCDC to the public • February 2009 • RCDC launches with FY 2008 projects

  7. For More Information • Timothy Hays, Ph.D., RCDC Project Director • thays@od.nih.gov; 301-435-3060 • Deb Kassilke, RCDC Project Manager • kassilked@mail.nih.gov; 301-435-3060

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