The National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases

Division of Extramural Activities

DEA is responsible for coordinating the receipt, referral and scientific review of extramural research before funding, and for the processing of awards for grants, cooperative agreements and contracts. It logs in, assigns and internally distributes all applications received annually by the NIDDK, and conducts scientific and technical peer review of applications for research project grants, program project and center grants, research training and development grants, cooperative agreements, and research contracts. DEA provides leadership and advice in developing, implementing, and coordinating extramural programs and policies within the NIDDK. In addition, DEA coordinates the Institute’s Committee Management Activities and the meetings of the National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council.

Staff

• Division of Extramural Activities
• Committee Management Office
• Grants Financial Analysis Unit

Branches

• Review Branch
• Grants Management Branch
• Acquisition Management Branch

Councils and Other Advisory Groups

• NIDDK Advisory Council

Page last updated: November 25, 2008