Office of Research Reporting and Analysis (ORRA)

Mission

Provides data and reporting support for grants processing for NIH and other agencies (HHS Operating Divisions and the Veterans’ Administration) and works with the user community to provide efficient techniques for the conduct of extramural business. This effort is intended to guide the management of the NIH research portfolio and improve the nation's health.  

Major Responsibilities

• Provides reporting technologies for the full life cycle of grant administration functions for the NIH and other agencies that use the eRA systems.
• Provides data and reports that are required to analyze and manage NIH and other agencies’ investment in the grant recipient community.
• Provides policy implementation strategies, guidance, systems, and resources for the development and publication of funding opportunities and Notices that inform the public and scientific research community of NIH’s scientific priorities, programs, and policies for grants and contracts.
• Maintains data confidentiality.

Key Products and Services

• NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
• NIH Data Book
• NIH RePORT
• NIH Categorical Spending

ORRA Management

Director: Michael Lauer, M.D., Acting

Offices/Divisions

Division of Scientific Categorization and Analysis (DSCA)

Director: Judy Riggie

Division of Statistical Analysis and Reporting (DSAR)

Director: Dolan Ghosh-Das, Ph.D.