National Research Programs

Resources

Multi-Year Plans
ORD Strategic Plan
EPA Strategic Plan
Research Strategies
Science Inventory

This site provides information about the national research programs in EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD), the research arm of the Agency. The research programs coordinate research planning to address EPA's science needs to protect the environment and public health. ORD research reduces uncertainties in environmental decision making and helps develop cost-effective strategies to reduce risk.

The national research programs provide the science to support EPA's goals as outlined in EPA's strategic plan and ORD's strategic plan.

ORD has identified eight national research programs. They are: