Office of the Director, Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)

Key Functions

• Oversees extramural policy and special extramural administrative initiatives
• Coordinates Council operations
• Performs initiative quality control, phasing, and clearance for policy issues
• Handles initiative phasing
• Coordinates small business awards and special projects
• Serves as point of contact for research integrity
• Oversees research training policies

The Office of the Director oversees additional key extramural activities under the direction of the following offices:

• Office of Extramural Research Policy and Operations
• Office of Research Training and Special Programs 

Learn more about the rest of the Division of Extramural Activities at About DEA.​