National Institute of
General Medical Sciences

The National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council is composed of leaders in the biological and medical sciences, education, health care, and public affairs. Its members, who are appointed for 4-year terms and meet three times a year, perform the second level of peer review for research and research training grant applications assigned to NIGMS. Council members also offer advice and recommendations on policy and program development, program implementation, evaluation, and other matters of significance to the mission and goals of NIGMS.

Advisory Council Roster

Council Meetings and Functions

Council's Role in the Funding Process

Appeals Process

Upcoming Meetings​

​Thursday, February 6, 2025​

• Council Meeting Agenda
  
• Council Seating Chart
• Council Roster
• Future Advisory Council Meeting Dates

Past Meetings​​

September 18, 2024: Advisory Council Minutes - Coming Soon
​Videocast of the Council Open Session

May 16, 2024: Advisory Council Minutes
​ ​Videocast of the Council Open Session​

February 1, 2024: Advisory Council Minutes
​ ​Videocast of the Council Open Session​

September 7, 2023: Advisory Council Minutes
​Videocast of the Council Open Session​

​May 18, 2023: Adviso​ry Council Minutes​
​Videocast of the Council Open Session​

​February 3, 2023: ​Adviso​ry Council Minutes
​Videocast of the Council Open Session​

Archive of Advisory Council Meeting Minutes​