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"Understanding how Americans adapt, so we're ready when it matters."

The National Adaptive Stress Research Institute (NASRI) is a federally funded behavioral and physiological research body operating under the National Institutes of Health, Office of Civilian Preparedness.

We study how ordinary American civilians survive, or fail to survive, under conditions of extreme environmental and psychological stress. Our findings inform national emergency preparedness policy, FEMA response doctrine, and the long-term health of the American civilian population.


FEATURED PROGRAM

Pursuit & Flight Response
Studying the human organism under active wilderness pursuit conditions.

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Paid Research Studies
Earn $60/hr participating in wilderness endurance research.

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PUBLICATIONS

Annual Research Bulletin
Volume VII (1996) is now available for public distribution.

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"When the next crisis comes, the American people will be better prepared because of what we do here."

. Dr. Charles R. Ellery, Director

Latest Bulletins

  • Sept 14, 1997: Phase III longitudinal research program authorized pending congressional approval.
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  • Aug 02, 1997: FY1998 budget request submitted to the Subcommittee on Civilian Preparedness.
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  • Mar 15, 1997: Annual Research Bulletin (Vol. VII) released to the public.
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