NICHD OSPRA Awards Palladian Three-Year Contract for Program Support Services

In March 2026, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Office of Science Policy, Reporting, and Program Analysis (OSPRA) awarded Palladian Partners, an Altarum company, a three-year contract to support science and meeting writing, graphic design, and scientific portfolio analysis services. 

NICHD advances research to improve the health and well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. Within NICHD, OSPRA ensures that funded research is accurately categorized, analyzed, reported, and aligned with federal requirements and strategic priorities, enabling informed decision-making and transparent reporting to National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Health and Human Services, Congress, and the public.

In its work with NICHD OSPRA, Palladian brings deep familiarity with NIH systems and workflows, seamlessly managing concurrent referral cycles, categorization and validation activities, and portfolio analyses. The team provides disciplined, accurate data retrieval and entry controls as well as integrated project management and quality control. Palladian experts turn complex scientific and funding information into leadership-ready reports, accessible visuals, and timely documentation that meet all NIH reporting, accessibility, and records requirements. 

Palladian has been a trusted NICHD partner since 2005, delivering a range of high-quality services including strategic communications, logistical planning, and administrative support. The team has produced many scientific and technical reports for OSPRA, such as Working to Address the Tragedy of Stillbirth, a 2023 report from the Stillbirth Working Group of NICHD’s N ational Advisory Child Health and Human Development (NACHHD) Council . Other deliverables have ranged from white papers to reports submitted to NIH leadership and Congress. 

“To inform decisions about research investments, NICHD leaders depend on OSPRA for timely, accurate analysis of funding applications and awards,” said Emily Krebbs, Senior Vice President at Palladian. “With deep experience using NIH systems and protocols and a focus on quality and compliance, Palladian helps drive informed decision-making that advances NICHD’s mission.”  

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