IC Directors’ Meeting Highlights — Thursday, January 3, 2019

Announcements

The group discussed ways to increase transparency into NIH actions related to sexual harassment. Dr. Collins provided an update on the Combined Federal Campaign and data on IC participation. Drs. Collins and Tabak discussed review of partnerships, external engagement, and program processes as it relates to extramural grants. Drs. Collins and Lauer provided an update on the Next Generation Researchers Initiative for FY2019.

MBWG/CCGB/ADC FY19 budget recommendations

Management, clinical center, and administrative data center budget recommendations were presented and approved.

NIH Workplace Climate and Harassment Survey

Dr. Valantine presented on the NIH workplace climate and harassment survey, and the rollout and communications plans to promote it.