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Director's Council of Public Representatives (COPR)

Public Input and Participation

NIH engages in a wide range of outreach efforts. These efforts include nationwide NIH-sponsored events and activities, requests for public input on NIH projects, and special programs designed specifically to involve public representatives in the clinical research enterprise.

Seeking Participation

Read about current opportunities to provide feedback, participate in NIH programs, or attend public meetings.

NIH Feedback Site

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on public input and participation, see a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

NIH Public Bulletin

Find NIH-sponsored events and activities throughout the country.

Office of Science Education (OSE)

Explore OSE's science education resources for the public.

Consumer Advocates in Research and Related Activities (CARRA)

NCI created the CARRA program to draw upon the experience of people affected by cancer, and to represent the views of cancer survivors and family members in NCI's daily activities.

This page last reviewed on February 3, 2011

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