DPCPSI was formally established as part of implementing the requirements of the NIH Reform Act of 2006.
The Council advises the NIH Director on matters related to the policies and activities of DPCPSI.
The council also acts as an external advisory panel to the IC Directors during the “concept approval” stage of the NIH Common Fund review process.
The concept approval stage involves the consideration of a list of potential trans-NIH initiatives developed by the DPCPSI staff after receiving input from multiple sources.
The information provided to the council by DPCPSI staff could include deliverables, timetables, and projected costs for each initiative.