Welcome to the Office of Research Infrastructure Programs

The Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) is dedicated to supporting research infrastructure and research-related resources programs, and coordinating NIH’s science education efforts. 

Together, ORIP's programs support researchers with resources and research-related resources they need to improve human health. 

Office of the Director

Division of Comparative Medicine

• Aquatics
• Comparative Models
• Genetic, Biological, and Information Resources
• Nonhuman Primates
• Rodents
• Small Business Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings

Division of Construction and Instruments

• Shared Instrumentation 
• High-End Instrumentation
• Research Facilities Improvement
• Animal Facilities Improvement

Office of Science Education

• Science Education Partnership Awards