Pain Research—Information for Investigators

NCCIH Priorities for Pain-Related Research

Pain management is a key focus of NCCIH’s research efforts. We support basic, mechanistic, and translational studies and clinical trials on complementary approaches and integrative treatment strategies for managing pain.

For detailed information on our pain research priorities, current funding opportunities for pain research, and past NCCIH-funded research on this topic, please visit the page Pain Research—Information for Investigators on our website. If you’re interested in submitting a grant application to NCCIH, you may also find it helpful to discuss your proposed research with a member of the Division of Extramural Research staff.