National Institute of General Medical Sciences

New STEM Teaching Resources Site

The free pre-K-12 STEM education materials on this site are provided by the institutes and centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH grantees.

2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Two NIGMS Grantees Among Winners of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
10/3/2018

Two long-time NIGMS grantees are among today's winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. They include Frances H. Arnold, Ph.D., of the California Institute of Technology, and George P. Smith, Ph.D. of the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Enhancing the Diversity of the NIGMS Community

We at NIGMS believe that a biomedical research workforce richly diverse in perspectives, skills, and experiences best serves the scientific enterprise. We hope that by providing these resources here, you will learn about us, more easily identify funding mechanisms that best fit you and your research or scientific career needs, and find the tools to submit successful grant applications.

NIGMS Diversity

Science for the Public

Strengthening public understanding and appreciation of science is a key NIGMS goal. As part of its efforts, the Institute provides free science education materials on a range of topics.

Science Education

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About NIGMS

Learn more about NIGMS' mission, vision, organizational structure, and leadership.

Overview
Learn about NIGMS, including its mission and divisions.
Director’s Corner
See a biographical sketch and photo of NIGMS Director Jon R. Lorsch, Ph.D.
Strategic Plan
Read the NIGMS 2021-2025 strategic plan and strategic plan for research training.
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Feedback Loop Blog

A catalyst for interaction with the scientific community

NIGMS supports a variety of structural biology research resources, including those funded through the Mature Synchrotron Resources (MSR) program. We’re currently evaluating the MSR program to inform future directions about the structure and operations of the program.

Biomedical Beat Blog

Follow the process of discovery

“Being a researcher gives you the opportunity to have an impact on the world. It’s a privilege to be able to answer questions that can make a difference in people’s lives,” says Bryan Dickinson, Ph.D.