Our Goal: To support funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and biomedical research.
Endocrine researchers depend on NIH grants for life-saving medical research. The Endocrine Society works to make a positive difference in the lives of patients, and advocates for increased research funding.
On March 23, President Biden signed off on the final six-bill appropriations package, finalizing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 process. Thanks to Endocrine Society advocacy, the legislation protects funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and includes some targeted increases in funding for several Institutes and Centers. The bill also maintains funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) at $1.5 billion and protects funding for the CDC’s Chronic Care Center, providing over $156 million for diabetes initiatives such as the Diabetes Prevention Program, and over $58 million in funding for the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity.
We sincerely appreciate all our members who took action to ensure that NIH was protected from damaging cuts. Thank you for your advocacy!
Looking ahead to FYH 2025, beginning October 1, 2024, the Society is advocating for an increase for NIH. Please visit our online advocacy campaign and be on the lookout for additional information about advocacy opportunities.
The Society is launching a new initiative to advocate for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. We are seeking volunteers to share their story about why NIH funding matters to them. A collection of these one-minute videos from Endocrine Society members will be sent to Congress to encourage efficient and sufficient appropriations. Contact advocacy@endocrine.org to get involved.
On March 5, 2024, the Endocrine Society brought members to Washington, DC to meet with over 25 offices to discuss the importance of completing the appropriations process for FY24 with protected funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), reauthorizing the Special Diabetes Program (SDP), and increasing funding for NIH to $51.303 billion in FY25. Stay tuned for more information about how you can get involved and advocate for your research!
We rely on your voice to advocate for our policy priorities. Join us to show our strength as a community that cares about endocrinology. Contact your US representatives or European Members of Parliament through our online platform. Take action and make a difference today.
