Office of Science Policy

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Office of Science Policy (OSP) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is responsible for the development, analysis, and implementation of science policy to support the NIH mission and the broader biomedical research enterprise.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Office of Science Policy is to ensure that NIH policies evolve with advances in science and technology, providing expert advice on policy matters to the NIH Director, and developing policies that promote responsible conduct in biomedical research. OSP works on a wide range of issues including biosafety, biosecurity, genetic testing, genomic data sharing, and human subjects protections, among others.[1]

Parent organization

OSP is situated within the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).[2]

Legislation

While there isn't a single piece of legislation directly authorizing OSP, its activities are supported by various laws and regulations governing NIH's operations, including the Public Health Service Act.[3]

Number of employees

OSP consists of approximately 50 staff members.[4]

Organization structure

  • Science Policy Coordination, Collaboration, and Reporting Division coordinates policy activities across NIH.
  • Biosecurity, Biosafety, and Emerging Biotechnology Policy Division focuses on policies for safe and secure research.
  • Clinical and Healthcare Research Policy Division addresses policies related to clinical research.
  • Scientific Data Sharing Policy Division works on policies for data management and sharing.
  • Technology Transfer and Innovation Policy Division deals with policies to promote technology transfer from NIH research.[5]

List of programs

  • Policy Analysis and Development
  • Scientific Integrity
  • Dual Use Research of Concern Oversight
  • Data Sharing and Management Policies
  • Public Engagement and Communication[6]

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for OSP alone are not publicly delineated; it is part of the broader NIH budget. For 2024, NIH's total budget was approximately $47.5 billion.[7]

Leader

The leader of OSP holds the title of NIH Associate Director for Science Policy.[8]

Services provided

OSP provides policy guidance, conducts horizon scanning for future policy needs, engages in stakeholder consultations, and develops and implements policies that affect the conduct of biomedical research. They also work on the ethical, legal, and social implications of scientific research.[9]

Regulations overseen

OSP oversees the development and implementation of regulations related to the responsible conduct of research, including policies on data sharing, genetic research, and the handling of dual-use research, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.[10]

Headquarters address

6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 750, Bethesda, MD 20892-7979[11]

Website

https://osp.od.nih.gov/

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:National Institutes of Health Office of Science Policy

References

  1. ↑ https://osp.od.nih.gov/
  2. ↑ https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/who-we-are/office-director
  3. ↑ https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/legislation/public-health-service-act/index.html
  4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Institutes_of_Health_Office_of_Science_Policy
  5. ↑ https://osp.od.nih.gov/about-us/leadership
  6. ↑ https://osp.od.nih.gov/policies/
  7. ↑ https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac
  8. ↑ https://osp.od.nih.gov/about-us/leadership
  9. ↑ https://osp.od.nih.gov/
  10. ↑ https://osp.od.nih.gov/policies/
  11. ↑ https://osp.od.nih.gov/
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