Enterprise Systems

Access NIH enterprise systems and shared technology services that support research, administration, collaboration, identity management, and computing. Find the tools and resources you need to work securely and efficiently across NIH.

IT Service Desk

Available Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM ET. Phone support: (301) 496-HELP (4357)

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Identity and access

Access identity and authentication services used to securely sign in to NIH systems, virtual desktops, and federal applications.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Access secure virtual desktop environments that enable authorized users to work remotely and access NIH applications.
NIH Login
Sign in to NIH applications using your NIH credentials.
Login.gov
Access participating government services using your Login.gov account for secure authentication.

Research administration systems

Find NIH research administration systems for grants management, application submission, reporting, and other research business processes.
eRA Commons
Access eRA Commons to manage NIH grants, track applications, submit reports, and view award information.
ASSIST
Prepare, submit, and track NIH grant applications electronically using the Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST)
RPPR
Submit annual, interim, and final Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) for NIH grants through eRA Commons.

Research computing and cloud

Access enterprise computing and cloud resources that support data-intensive research, advanced analytics, and scientific collaboration.
HPC Systems (Biowulf)
Access user guides, documentation, and resources for NIH high-performance computing (HPC) systems, including Biowulf and Helix.
STRIDES
Access the NIH STRIDES Initiative to learn about commercial cloud services, training, and resources that accelerate biomedical research.
Cloud resources
Access guides, FAQs, training, and partner resources to help you get started with NIH STRIDES cloud services.

Developer resources

Find tools, code repositories, and technical resources that support application development and collaboration across NIH.
NIH Github
Explore NIH GitHub repositories, open-source projects, and development resources.