what is the IRP? A national commitment to high-impact researchA national commitment to high-impact research Scientific exploration dedicated to improving public health in this country and around the worldScientific exploration dedicated to improving public health in this country and around the world A pioneering bench-to-bedside program that pushes boundaries and opens mindsA pioneering bench-to-bedside program that pushes boundaries and opens minds Science that touches lives. Research that matters.

accomplishments Human Genome Project The IRP played a central role in mapping our 3 billion base pairs. To date, the HGP has created an estimated economic return of 178:1 Human Genome Project The IRP played a central role in mapping our 3 billion base pairs. To date, the HGP has created an estimated economic return of 178:1 Game-changing accomplishments sewn into the fabric of global public health. The HPV Vaccine The IRP led 20 years of research eventually leading to the production of a vaccine that has already reduced the prevalence of HPV by 50%. The HPV Vaccine The IRP led 20 years of research eventually leading to the production of a vaccine that has already reduced the prevalence of HPV by 50%. Ketamine in Depression Traditional therapies for depressive disorders take weeks to work. IRP researchers have discovered that ketamine can reduce symptoms in just minutes. Ketamine in Depression Traditional therapies for depressive disorders take weeks to work. IRP researchers have discovered that ketamine can reduce symptoms in just minutes.

our principal investigators Freedom and Flexibility Freedom and flexibility to focus on fundamental science Freedom and Flexibility Freedom and flexibility to focus on fundamental science More than 1,200 investigators conduct game-changing research at the IRP Cutting-Edge Resources Open access to resources and technology supporting investigation and innovation Cutting-Edge Resources Open access to resources and technology supporting investigation and innovation A Critical Mass A critical mass of the best and brightest promotes collaboration and validation A Critical Mass A critical mass of the best and brightest promotes collaboration and validation Pure research. Pure passion.

a career like no other Do you have a desire to make a difference? Each year we recruit for more than 30 tenured and tenure-track positions on our campuses throughout the countryEach year we recruit for more than 30 tenured and tenure-track positions on our campuses throughout the country We also recruit for numerous executive and administrative positions in support of high-impact, long-term science that changes livesWe also recruit for numerous executive and administrative positions in support of high-impact, long-term science that changes lives Be a part of something different. Our research changes lives.

research training People A critical mass of big thinkers, many of whom are only a few steps away. The collaborators are calling. All they need is you. People A critical mass of big thinkers, many of whom are only a few steps away. The collaborators are calling. All they need is you. Imagine being part of a critical mass of big thinkers and bold do-ers. What could you achieve? Train at the IRP. From high school internships to post-doc fellowships, the advantages are many:Train at the IRP. From high school internships to post-doc fellowships, the advantages are many: Resources With multiple shared resources available across our campuses you will never hear “we can’t do that”. Resources With multiple shared resources available across our campuses you will never hear “we can’t do that”. Flexibility The IRP offers a unique approach, by supporting flexibility and freedom to all scientific discovery. Flexibility The IRP offers a unique approach, by supporting flexibility and freedom to all scientific discovery.

translating research The NIH Clinical Center conducts more than 1,000 clinical research studies annually Our clinical trials are open to all (including healthy volunteers) and no referrals are needed Bringing bold ideas to life.