Function Statement

1. Administers the peer and objective review of all extramural grant applications;
2. administers the concept and peer review of all contract proposals;
3. provides advice and guidance to the Director regarding the Institute's peer and objective review processes;
4. provides scientific analyses of the Institute's extramural research program, assessing the breadth and scope of the Institute's research activities;
5. administers the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse second level review of extramural support mechanisms and advice on overall NIDA program and policy matters;
6. coordinates and assures the development of program policies and rules relating to the Institute's extramural activities, including Institute responsibility for inquiries and investigations into misconduct in science;
7. coordinates Institute activities under the Privacy Act, including supervision of issuance of Confidentiality Certificates; and
8. administers the Institute's committee management function under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

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