The Foundation supports the mission of the NIH, to develop new knowledge through biomedical research. The Foundation fosters collaborative relationships in education, research, and related activities between NIH, industry. Our programs reflect NIH priorities to enhance clinical research through education and training opportunities, provide an environment conducive to research innovation and discovery, to translate research findings to the benefit of patients, improve access to sophisticated research resources.

The Foundation is committed to encouraging biomedical education and training, providing education and training opportunities for the investigators of tomorrow, for students in the laboratory as well as in the clinical research arena. The Foundation also invests in educational programs about medical research. Fellowship programs provide educational opportunities for scholars of all levels, enabling them to train in biomedical research at the NIH.

The Foundation provides leadership and support for the premier research environment for the NIH through innovative research iniatives; providing the scientific and technological resources required for solving persistent health challenges; helping support scientists to find novel approaches in disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The Foundation also helps NIH identify and resolve barriers to translating basic research into clinical practice by helping identify critical questions that are of the highest priority for clinical investigation.

The Foundation is committed to providing NIH with state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and tools necessary to help advance medicine and human health through 21st century research. The Foundation supports the "bricks-and-mortar" component of research by funding multiple building projects through public-private partnerships.