Division of Extramural Research Activities

The NHLBI Division of Extramural Research Activities (DERA) provides leadership and advice to the Director, NHLBI, on developing, implementing, and coordinating extramural research contract, grant, and training program policies. The Division also develops, implements, and coordinates cross-cutting, multi-disciplinary activities in the mission areas of the NHLBI. The Division provides initial scientific merit review of research grants and contracts for the Institute, provides the Institute's program divisions with grant and contract management, provides coordination and management of the Institute's public advisory committees, and provides conference services in support of the Institute. DERA coordinates the Institute's research grant and training programs with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. The Division also develops and provides extramural staff training and enhances communication across the Institute regarding standardized approaches, policies, methods, and procedures. DERA represents the Institute on overall NIH extramural and collaborative program policy committees and coordinates such policies within the Institute. DERA supplies services to other Institutes and Centers fulfilling the requirement of service center agreements and manages the NHLBI Scientific Review and Evaluation Awards.

For further information contact:

Division of Extramural Research Activities
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
ATTN: Web Site Inquiries
Two Rockledge Center, Suite 7100
6701 Rockledge Dr. MSC 7902
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7902

Phone numbers are available in the Abbreviated Staff Directory