NIH 1998 Almanac/The Organization/FIC/       John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences: Mission The John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences: supports international research and research training activities in targeted areas of emphasis; supports international scientific collaboration through international fellowships, small grants, and scientist exchanges; identifies significant international research issues/opportunities and facilitates IC interest and involvement; provides administrative services for recruitment of foreign scientists into the intramural research laboratories of the NIH; coordinates the activities of the NIH concerned with the health sciences internationally; and receives foreign visitors to NIH.

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