Periodically, NIGMS creates strategic plans to outline the many priorities, goals, and objectives that the Institute will pursue in the coming years. We solicit broad input from scientists, policymakers, scientific and professional societies, and the public. At the end of the strategic plan period, we analyze the progress and outcomes achieved by NIGMS in the previous 5 years. Our current and past strategic plans and analyses can be found below.

Note: The 2021-2025 Strategic Plan posted here has been revised to ensure compliance with all relevant Executive Orders as of April 14, 2025.

NIGMS Strategic Plan 2021-2025 [PDF]

NIGMS Strategic Plan Progress and Outcomes​ 2015-2020 [PDF]

NIGMS Strategic Plan 2015-2020 [PDF]

NIGMS Strategic Plan Progress and Outcomes 2008-2012 [PDF]

NIGMS Strategic Plan 2008-2012 [PDF]

NIGMS Strategic Plan for Research Training [PDF]​​