Provide guidance in shaping the direction of the portfolio through grant assignment and tracking, and coordination of division activities.
Conduct long and short-term scientific evaluation and analyses of grant portfolio to provide a basis for priority setting, decision-making, and strategic planning.
Develop methodologies to conduct impact analyses to assure maximum benefits of research funding.
Use results of program analyses to recommend areas for program development and to identify emerging emphasis areas for consideration by the Institute Director and advisory groups.
Communicate high impact science and public health relevance of extramural research.