Campaigns and Initiatives

Funding for NIH

December 05, 2023

Our Goal: To support funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and biomedical research.

Why We Care 

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.

The Latest 

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. 

Share Why You Advocate for NIH Funding

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. 



 

Position Statements 

Resources

Recent Events 

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! 

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Make Your Voice Heard

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.

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.

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For 100 years, the Endocrine Society has been at the forefront of hormone science and public health. Read about our history and how we continue to serve the endocrine community.