Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
December 6, 2006, Vol. 06-118

NIH Call for Applications for 2007 Director's Council of Public Representatives

The Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applicants to fill appointments to the Director's Council of Public Representatives (COPR). The COPR advises the NIH Director on cross-cutting issues related to medical research and health issues of public interest that ultimately promote individual, family, and community health. The COPR consists of up to 21 individuals who are selected from among the diverse communities that benefit from, and have an interest in, NIH research, programs, and activities. Members typically serve the COPR for three to four years. To be considered for the COPR, applicants must have some interest in the work of the NIH and must be in a position to communicate regularly with the broader public about COPR and NIH activities.

Applicants must also be willing to fully participate in biannual COPR meetings, regular conference calls, and working group activities throughout the year.

Applications are due December 14, 2006.

For more information or to obtain an online application, visit the COPR web site: http://copr.nih.gov/application.asp.

To request an application by mail, contact the COPR Resource Staff by phone at 301-650-8660, Ext. 136, by fax at 301-650-7172 or by e-mail at: COPR1@palladianpartners.com.

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