
Welcome to the NIH Common Fund
Bold science, catalyzing discoveries
What is the NIH Common Fund?

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.
Our Mission
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Science Highlights

Using Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate Cancer Therapy Development
Investigating an approach to improve the prediction of how cancers might respond to targeted therapy.

Prize Challenge Seeking Ideas for New Approach Methodologies to Transform Biomedical Research
The Common Fund has issued a prize competition for the Complement-Animal Research in Experimentation Challenge.

A Cut Above: Enhancing the Precision of Gene Editing in the Brain
Dr. Poulopoulos and colleagues have developed a new workflow to increase the precision of gene editing and reduce unintended disruption of target genes.

Potential supergene drives genetic leap in ants
Dr. Waring “Buck” Trible, explores how biological systems are developed and influenced by genetic cues.

The Common Fund Data Ecosystem Enters Phase 2 with new Data Resource and Knowledge Centers
New Centers will create platforms to access, use, and learn about Common Fund data resources and knowledge.

New NIH Research Awards Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity
Supporting collaborative teams of researchers to develop and implement innovative ways to improve health for populations that experiences health disparities in the U.S.