How was the RCDC process developed?
RCDC is a complex process that helps categorize ongoing NIH-supported research throughout the country. Hundreds of NIH technical and scientific experts helped to create the RCDC methods and identify key terms and concepts. This input from NIH staff laid the groundwork for the computerized RCDC process to develop definitions for categorizing NIH-supported research. The definitions are not given in sentences. Instead they take the form of a list of scientific terms and concepts. Two offices within the NIH Office of the Director guided the process: • The Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) managed and coordinated the project. • The Electronic Research Administration in the Office of Extramural Research created the RCDC process with support from the Center for Information Technology. Other offices within the Office of the Director also have participated in the project. All NIH Institutes and Centers have been actively engaged in nearly every facet
