Welcome to the Office of Strategic Coordination (OSC)

The Office of Strategic Coordination (OSC) is one of six offices of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) within the Office of the NIH Director. The OSC works with staff and leadership across the NIH to identify and promote NIH-wide scientific opportunities supported by the NIH Common Fund, including the programs of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research.

As a component of the Office of the Director, the OSC provides the NIH Director with information necessary to make funding decisions for the Common Fund. The OSC coordinates a strategic planning process that engages the broad community of stakeholders to identify emerging opportunities and priorities. The OSC also manages the Common Fund, making funds available to the Institutes and Centers that implement the programs.