National Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases Advisory Council

Established by law and charter, the National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council meets three times annually to advise the NIDDK about its research portfolio. The Council typically undertakes broad issues of science policy. Members of the Advisory Council are drawn from the scientific and lay communities, are appointed for 4-year terms, and represent all areas within the Institute's research mission. An important role of the Council is to provide second-level peer review of grant applications that have been scored by scientific review groups. The Council members are an important liaison between the research communities they represent and the NIDDK, which supports each community's research efforts.

At the present time, all Federal advisory committee meetings have been canceled until further notice. Additional information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• Meeting Dates for 2025-2026
• Membership of the Council (with photos)
• Meeting Minutes
• Concept Clearances
• Council Charter (PDF, 161.22 KB)

Council Member Resources

• 2025 Orientation Handbook (PDF, 5.32 MB)
• Operating Procedures
• Instructions for Using the NIH Electronic Council Book
• Travel Expenses & Reimbursement for Council Members
• Modified Application Submission, Referral and Review for Appointed NIH Advisory Group Members (PDF, 65.96 KB)