Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
NICHD was founded in 1962 to investigate human development throughout the entire life process, with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy.
Since then, research conducted and funded by NICHD has helped save lives, improve wellbeing, and reduce societal costs associated with illness and disability.
NICHD’s mission is to lead research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all.
NICHD History
". . . We will look to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for a concentrated attack on the unsolved health problems of children and of mother-infant relationships. This legislation will encourage imaginative research into the complex processes of human development from conception to old age. . . For the first time, we will have an institute to promote studies directed at the entire life process rather than toward specific diseases or illnesses." —John F. Kennedy, October 17, 1962
For more than 50 years, NICHD has supported and conducted research on the processes of human development and how they affect health, from pre-pregnancy through adulthood.
Contact NICHD
The NICHD Information Resource Center provides information to the public on health issues within the NICHD research portfolio. Trained information specialists will direct you to health information, related resources, and materials ordering. Information specialists are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
Phone: 1-800-370-2943
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To locate a person or office within NIH or NICHD, search the NIH Staff Directory.
General Health Information
- The A to Z Topic section of this website provides information about a variety of health conditions . Check the alphabetical listing for topics related to the NICHD mission.
- You can view, download, and order health-related materials through the NICHD website.
- The National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus website provides health information on a wide range of topics.
Press Inquiries
Members of the news media can contact the NICHD Office of Communications at [email protected] or 301-496-5133 for information about NICHD or to schedule an interview with NICHD scientists.
You can also visit the News and Media section for media contacts and to search NICHD news releases and other resources.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
To learn more about FOIA and NICHD, visit http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/Pages/foia.aspx.
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov , managed by the National Library of Medicine, is the primary federal online resource for information about clinical trials, including eligibility requirements and contact information. Visit http://www.clinicaltrials.gov to search for clinical trials by topic or condition.
You can also contact the NIH Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office at 1-800-411-1222 (TTY-1-866-411-1010) or at [email protected] to learn whether you or a family member might be eligible for a clinical trial.
Grant Information
NICHD's Office of Extramural Policy provides guidance on and interpretation of NIH policies related to research grant applications and administration. The Office also addresses inquiries related to Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Program Announcements (PAs/PARs/PASs) and other funding opportunity announcements.
NICHD's Grants Management Branch provides guidance and answers to questions related to funded grants and and progress reports. You can also visit the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORT) to search for funded projects using different variables, such as researcher name or institution.
Contracts and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
NICHD's Office of Acquisitions provides resources and guidance to assist the Institute in acquiring research and development services using RFPs to solicit contract proposals.
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