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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants

NIH grants are funds provided by the National Institutes of Health to support medical research and scientific projects aimed at improving health and understanding diseases. These grants are awarded to researchers, universities, and institutions through a competitive process, enabling them to conduct studies, develop new treatments, and advance medical knowledge. The goal is to foster innovative research that can benefit public health, with the NIH acting as a key supporter of scientific discovery in health and medicine.