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NIDCD Awards ARRA Dollars

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was enacted February 17, 2009, to jumpstart the economy, create and save jobs, and address long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.

As part of the Recovery Act, the NIDCD received approximately $100 million to be used in Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010. A significant portion of dollars will be awarded to supplement existing NIDCD grants, thus helping to stimulate the economy by accelerating the pace of NIDCD-funded research. The NIDCD received nearly 1,000 applications, which were evaluated by numerous NIDCD staff and members of the National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council.

An exciting category within the ARRA administrative supplements provides funding for summer research experiences for students and science educators. These supplements give currently funded NIDCD researchers the opportunity to encourage students to pursue research careers in the health-related sciences, as well as provide teachers and university faculty members of all levels with short-term research experiences in NIH-funded laboratories. The NIDCD has funded 37 such awards, which are going to 19 states for up to two years. In all, NIH has awarded roughly 5,100 positions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

For up-to-date information, including a map and a detailed state-by-state listing of summer supplements awarded by the NIH, check the new Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORT) on the Web.