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National Institute of Nursing Research
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is a U.S. federal institute funding nursing science since 1993. Part of NIH, based in Bethesda.
National Institute of Nursing Research
The National Institute of Nursing Research was established in 1993 under the NIH Revitalization Act, elevating nursing science to a full institute within the National Institutes of Health. It operates out of Bethesda, Maryland, and its mission is to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations through nursing research. The institute primarily funds extramural research grants, training programs, and career development awards. It focuses on areas such as symptom management, health disparities, chronic illness care, palliative care, and patient-centered outcomes. NINR does not directly manage capital or engage in commercial deals; its budget is appropriated annually by Congress. NINR employs a small team of scientific staff and program officers, with leadership appointed by the NIH Director. In recent years, the institute has emphasized precision health, technology-enabled care, and community-engaged research. No philanthropic or private investment vehicles are associated with NINR. NINR is unique among family offices and investment firms as a federal research agency. Its structural differentiator is its public funding mechanism and its exclusive focus on nursing science — a domain rarely addressed by private capital or traditional endowments.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1993
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Bethesda
Corporate office
Bethesda, MD, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the National Institute of Nursing Research?
The National Institute of Nursing Research is one of 27 institutes and centers of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It was established in 1993 to support and conduct research that builds the scientific foundation for nursing practice, patient care, and population health. It operates as a federal agency, not as a family office or investment firm.
How is the National Institute of Nursing Research funded?
NINR receives an annual appropriation from the U.S. Congress as part of the NIH budget. For fiscal year 2024, the institute's budget was approximately $190 million. It does not manage private capital, AUM, or endowments.
Does the National Institute of Nursing Research make direct investments or co-investments?
No. NINR does not engage in direct investments, co-investments, fund commitments, or any commercial deal activity. Its role is strictly to fund research grants, training, and career development through competitive, peer-reviewed processes.
What types of research does the National Institute of Nursing Research support?
NINR supports research in symptom science, palliative and end-of-life care, health disparities, self-management of chronic conditions, and social determinants of health. It also funds research on technology-based interventions, precision health, and community-engaged approaches to improve patient outcomes.
How is the National Institute of Nursing Research led?
NINR is led by a director appointed by the NIH Director. As of 2025, the acting director is Dr. Shannon Zenk. The institute employs scientific program officers, administrative staff, and intramural researchers.
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