How To Get Involved

Council members are charged with the responsibility of advising, consulting with, and making recommendations to the NCCIH director on matters relating to the research activities and functions of the Center. Joining meetings can help you gain a better understanding of how council collaborates with Center staff to steer research directions and priorities. You can also learn about NCCIH leadership high-level priorities.

• Attend an open session 

• Submit a comment
  • Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding a statement. It should be less than 700 words in length, and should include the name, email address, telephone number, and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. Any member of the public may submit written comments no later than 14 days before the council meeting date. 
  • The point of contact for submitting comments is Martina Schmidt, Ph.D., Director, Division of Extramural Activities, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 401, Bethesda, MD  20892.
• Learn about the selection process for becoming an advisory council member