OIA administers major NSF-wide programs Integrative NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE), Science and Technology Centers (STC), Major Research Instrumentation (MRI), and Advanced Research Infrastructure Program (ARI).

Activities administered by OIA include prestigious honorary award programs-the National Medal of Science and the Alan T. Waterman Award-as well as professional internships for aspiring scientists and engineers. Broadening Participation activities include the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) and the Career-Life Balance Initiative.

OIA also supports the NSF Director's Office through policy analysis and special projects to address Foundation priorities, and plays a leadership role-in close partnership with other NSF Directorates and Offices-to improve NSF's management practices and promote unity and alignment in support of the Foundation's mission.

OIA administers the following NSF interagency and cross-cutting programs and activities:

• Academic Research Infrastructure (ARI)
  
• Career-Life Balance Initiative
• Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE)
  
• Developing STEM Talent
  • Summer Scholars Internship Program
  • AAAS Fellows
• Honorary Awards
• Alan T. Waterman Award
• National Medal of Science
• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
• Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
• Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)
  
• Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE)
  
• Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)
  
• Science and Technology Centers (STC)
  
• Oversight and Assessment
• Committee of Visitors (COV)
• NSF Evaluation Resources
• Merit Review
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Liaison
• Office of Inspector General (OIG) Liaison
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Contact Liaison