About Our Research
About ORD
The Office of Research and Development (ORD) is the scientific research arm of EPA. Its leading-edge research informs Agency decisions and supports the emerging needs of EPA stakeholders, including the Agency’s state, tribal, and community partners. Learn more about ORD's role, management, facilities, and locations.
Strategic Research Planning
Research in ORD provides solutions needed to meet today’s complex environmental and human health challenges. Research is organized around six highly integrated and transdisciplinary national research programs that are closely aligned with the Agency's strategic goals and cross-Agency strategies. Each program is guided by a Strategic Research Action Plan (StRAP) developed by EPA with input from its many internal and external partners and stakeholders.
National Program Manager for Regional Laboratories
As the National Program Manager for Regional Laboratories, ORD is responsible for the strategic direction, budgetary alignment and overall performance of the laboratories associated with each of EPA’s ten Regional offices.
Other Labs and Science Advisory Organizations
In addition to ORD's laboratories and research programs, EPA has program office and regional labs, as well as scientific advisory organizations.