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Welcome to the NIH Common Fund

Bold science, catalyzing discoveries

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Our Mission

The NIH Common Fund is a funding entity within NIH that supports bold scientific programs that catalyze discovery across all biomedical and behavioral research. These programs create a space where investigators and multiple NIH Institutes and Centers collaborate on innovative research expected to address high priority challenges for the NIH as a whole and make a broader impact in the scientific community.

Science Highlights

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How the Fat Burns: Comparing Exercise and Fat Loss in Males and Females

Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC)

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A2CPS Releases Study Data for Public Use

Acute to Chronic Pain Signatures (A2CPS)

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Smartphones: A Smart Choice for Voice Data

Bridge to Artificial Intelligence (Bridge2AI)

This page last reviewed on March 21, 2025