LEADING IN GOLD STANDARD SCIENCE: An NIH Implementation Plan
August 22, 2025
Leading in Gold Standard Science: This implementation plan outlines NIH’s key accomplishments to date in delivering gold standard science to the American public and presents a transparent vision for the road ahead.
The Plan builds upon NIH’s longstanding commitment to scientific integrity and incorporates the nine, interlocking tenets of gold standard science adopted by the U.S. Government and aligns with the Department of Health and Human Services’ framework for achieving these principles.
In response to the EO and guidance, and in accordance with its continued commitment to promoting the highest standards of scientific integrity, NIH has developed this inaugural plan to highlight success and provide a roadmap for the future. What follows is a description of exemplary policies, activities, and initiatives across NIH that demonstrate the agency’s commitment to the tenets of gold standard science.