Report Overview

This report is the twelfth assessment of the National Institutes of Health National Research Service Awards program.

Research Training Needs

The research training needs of the country in basic biomedical, clinical, and behavioral and social sciences are considered. Also included are the training needs of oral health, nursing, and health services research.

Scope and Purpose

The report has been broadly constructed to take into account the rapidly evolving national and international health care needs. The past and present are analyzed, and predictions with regard to future needs are presented.