Developing a New Strategic Plan

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The NINDS has launched a new planning effort that will combine an aspirational vision for the future with practical strategies for more effectively pursuing the NINDS mission to reduce the burden of neurological disorders. Over the next five to ten years, the new NINDS strategic plan will serve as a guide to help the Institute meet its challenges to:

  • achieve an optimal balance across basic, clinical, translational, and disease-related research in neuroscience
  • seize immediate opportunities while also nurturing long-term progress
  • encourage research in targeted areas while also allowing for unexpected discoveries

The strategic planning process began with the development of a Blue Sky Vision for the future of neuroscience and the broad goals the NINDS should aim to achieve. Now in the next phase of the planning effort, the Institute is exploring how best to focus and prioritize its activities through four strategic planning modules concentrating on basic, clinical, translational, and disease research.

The NINDS expects to report on the findings and recommendations of the full strategic planning effort in 2009.

Request for Information (CLOSED): The NINDS seeks input into its strategic planning process from nonprofit organizations, the broader patient community, and other members of the public with an interest in neuroscience research.

Last updated December 30, 2008