Great Minds Think Differently
COSWD leads NIH’s thought in the science of scientific workforce diversity, using evidence-based approaches to catalyze cultures of inclusive excellence.
What's Happening?
The COSWD vision is to enable NIH and NIH-funded institutions to benefit from the nation’s full range of talent and foster creativity and innovation in science.
Engagement and Access for Research-Active Institutions (EARA)
EARA aims to help Research-Active Institutions navigate NIH funding opportunities, access resources, and connect with NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices.
October SWDSS Materials
If you missed our recent SWDSS on how diverse perspectives can enhance outcomes in data science, presenter materials and the video recording are now available.
COSWD Progress Report Now Available
The midterm progress report highlights COSWD’s milestones and achievements, as we work to accomplish the goals outlined in our strategic plan.
Goals
We aim to build, disseminate, and act on evidence to effect change in the scientific workforce.
Build evidence using research insights and NIH as a testing ground for innovative scientific programs that employ data-driven tactics to enhance DEIA in the scientific workforce.
Building evidenceDisseminate evidence on DEIA through collaboration with the biomedical and behavioral science research community, from trainees to established, tenured scientists.
Sharing the dataAct on evidence by advancing integrated, institution-wide systems to address bias, equity, mentoring, and work-life issues in the scientific workforce.
Applying the evidence
Influence
We pursue evidence-based goals to foster our collaborations, accountability, and evaluation. Through these strategies, we capitalize on our strengths as an evidence-based thought leader and foster inclusive excellence throughout the biomedical and behavioral science workforce at NIH-funded institutions and within NIH.
How We Collaborate
Collaborations are essential for NIH to realize the impact of COSWD-catalyzed programs, develop new interventions, and ensure that best practices can be implemented.
Impact and Outcomes
Our efforts to include a full range of talent and diverse perspectives help foster creativity and innovation in science for NIH and NIH-funded institutions.