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    If you are giving a presentation about an environmental health topic or just looking for general information about environmental health research or the institute, this webpage will help.
    
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    A resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to health, science, and the environment we live in today.
    
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  NIEHS is committed to conducting the most rigorous research in environmental health sciences, and to communicating the results of this research to the public.
  
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1. NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health.
  
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1. NIEHS provides many opportunities for funding to individual researchers, organizations, and businesses.
  
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  NIEHS offers a broad range of job opportunities, career enhancement programs, and research training grants and programs in environmental health sciences and administration.
  
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    Monday, May 5, 2025 08:30 am
    
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    NIEHS DIR Board of Scientific Counselors Review of the Biostatistics and Computational Biology Branch - Day 2
    
    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 08:30 am
    
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  Find out about the exciting discoveries being made by NIEHS and NIEHS-supported researchers that are helping to improve health and save lives.
  
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    The FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552, provides individuals with a right to access records in the possession of the Federal government. The government may withhold information pursuant to the nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the Act.
    
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  The mission of the NIEHS is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health.
  
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Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Fellows' Career Development

Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Fellows' Career Development

Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Fellows at NIEHS are encouraged to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs), which are dynamic, living documents that help one identify and outline career goals as well as reflect on past achievements.

General Explanation of IDPs

What is an IDP and why is it helpful?

How to Create an IDP

Discover how to create and use an IDP to plan your career.

IDP Forms

Find samples of IDP forms here.

Self-Assessment and Career Counseling

Make a career counseling appointment and discover self-assessment tools.

Last Reviewed: February 14, 2025

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