Lois Capps

“ Research– The Director of NIH shall ensure that—
(i) each consortium receiving an award under subparagraph (A) conducts or supports at least one category of research described in subparagraph (A) (ii) (I) and collectively such consortia conduct or support all such categories of research; and (ii) one or more such consortia provide training described in subparagraph (A) (ii) (II) . ”

“ Duration of support– Support of a consortium under subparagraph (A) may be for a period of not to exceed 5 years. Such period may be extended at the discretion of the Director of NIH.
(3) Coordination of consortia activities– The Director of NIH shall—
(A) as appropriate, provide for the coordination of activities (including the exchange of information and regular communication) among the consortia established pursuant to paragraph (2) ; and (B) require the periodic preparation and submission to the Director of reports on the activities of each such consortium. ”