Extramural Research and Training Programs
The NIOSH extramural research and training programs include diverse portfolios of investigator initiated research, mentored research scientist career development awards, training programs, and small business innovation research projects. Multidisciplinary education and research centers, state surveillance programs, and global occupational health initiatives complement the breadth and depth of extramural research and training at NIOSH.
A description of these portfolios is available along with links to current performance data. Extramural performance data includes a listing of all active awards, extramural funding summary by activity and year, and research funding success rates. A link to the NIH Research Reporting Online Reporting Tools (RePORT) provides access to reports, data and analysis of all NIH research. NIOSH participates in this program and you can search NIOSH funded reports by selecting CDC-NIOSH in the Agency /Institute/Center field on the query page.
The peer review and program management of the NIOSH extramural research and training program portfolios is managed by the scientific program officials in the Office of Extramural Programs (OEP). The OEP also manages the extramural portfolio of cooperative agreements for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). This portfolio includes the WTCHP Registry, research projects, and outreach activities. Please see funding opportunities for current grant opportunities at NIOSH.
Research Impact Stories
NIOSH Announces Recipients of Commercial Fishing Safety Research and Training Grants
NIOSH and the U.S. Coast Guard are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement and Training Project Grant Program. This year’s program made nine awards totaling $5.25 million. These awards support critical research and training projects to improve the occupational safety of workers in the high-risk commercial fishing industry. The 2019 awards mark the first time the Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreements and Training Project Grants have been available—a second round of funding is planned for 2020.
Opioids in the Workplace: NIOSH Extramural Research
NIOSH has a new webpage featuring opioid-related resources from its extramural grantees and other partners. On this webpage, you can find information on education, training, research, and surveillance data related to the prevention of opioid misuse and overdose in working populations.
Priority Goals for Extramural Research FY19-FY23
NIOSH has identified priority goals for extramural research for the five-year period of fiscal year 2019 (FY19) to fiscal year 2023 (FY23). View the priority goals for extramural research.
| Grant Type | Total Awarded | n | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Career Development Grants | $16,575,147 | 48 | 18% |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | $1,841,700 | 5 | 2% |
| Specialty Training Programs | $5,470,466 | 29 | 6% |
| Multidisciplinary Centers | $59,107,157 | 36 | 64% |
| Cooperative Research Agreements | $9,157,411 | 33 | 10% |
| Total FY18 | $92,151,881 | 151 | 100% |
| Total from “FY18 Summary Table | $92,151,881 | 151 | 100% |
| Award Category | Number of Awards |
|---|---|
| Small Business Innovation Research | 5 |
| Specialty Training Programs | 29 |
| Cooperative Research Agreements | 33 |
| Research & Career Development Grants | 48 |
| Multidisciplinary Centers | 36 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Centers | 36 | $59,107,157 | |
| Education and Research Centers | Training Grant (T42) | 18 | $28,400,861 |
| Agriculture Safety and Health Centers | Cooperative Research Agreement (U54) | 11 | $18,611,221 |
| National Construction Center | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 1 | $5,750,000 |
| Centers for a Healthier Workforce | Cooperative Research Agreement (U19) | 6 | $6,345,075 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator-initiated Research Grants | 48 | $16,575,147 | |
| Research Grants | Investigator-initiated (R01, R03, R21,R13, U13) | 43 | $16,041,598 |
| Career Developmental Research | Mentored Career Scientist (K01) | 5 | $533,549 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Research (Cooperative Agreements) | 33 | $9,157,411 | |
| Surveillance | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 26 | $6,802,162 |
| Workers Compensation Surveillance | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 3 | $598,612 |
| Agricultural, Forestry & Fishing Safety & Health | Cooperative Research Agreement (U01) | 2 | $449,999 |
| Mesothelioma Tissue Bank | Cooperative Research Agreement (U24) | 1 | $1,081,638 |
| World Health Organization | Cooperative Research Agreement (E11) | 1 | $225,000 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Training Programs | 29 | $5,470,466 | |
| Training Project Grants | T01 and T03 | 27 | $4,502,466 |
| Miner Safety and Health Training Program | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 2 | $968,000 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Innovation Research | 5 | $1,841,700 | |
| Small Business Innovation Research | Phase I (R43) & Phase II (R44) | 5 | $1,841,700 |