Research

The Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) ensures that research conducted and supported by the NIH adequately addresses issues regarding women's health. ORWH stimulates and encourages basic and clinical research on the role of sex and gender in health and disease, and sets NIH research priorities in diseases, disorders, and conditions that primarily affect women.

What is Women's Health Research?

Why research on women’s health and sex differences is a priority at the National Institutes of Health.

NIH Priorities for Women's Health and Sex Differences Research

Research topics of interest cut across disciplines and include the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that may differentially affect women and men.

Funding Opportunity Announcements Co-sponsored by ORWH

The ORWH supports basic and clinical research related to women’s health and sex differences research through the NIH Institutes and Centers.

ORWH-Supported Research Projects

Summaries of research projects supported by ORWH each year display a cohesive and interdisciplinary trans-NIH effort to address women’s health and sex and gender differences.

Trans-NIH Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Research Working Group

NIH support for ME/CFS research.

Inclusion of Women and Minorities in Clinical Research

The ORWH works in partnership with the NIH Institutes and Centers to ensure women and minorities are included in NIH-funded clinical research.