Extramural Research and Training Programs
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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
Computer Model Predicts Wear on ShoesA computer model helped predict the impact of shoe tread on friction.
Rating System Identifies Solutions to Prevent Musculoskeletal DisordersA rating system helped predict which solutions construction workers would use to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
Airline Pilot Survey Highlights Need for Mental Health SupportNIOSH-funded study finds need for mental health support among airline pilots.
Routine Testing of Hydrogen-sulfide Gas Monitors Critical to SafetyResearch shows it is critical to routinely inspect and test low-cost gas monitors, like the one above, before using them during high-risk farm tasks.
News and Notices
May 16: Second Installment of Expanding Research Partnerships Webinar Series
This new webinar series continues the learning and discussions from the 2017 Expanding Research Partnerships: State of the Science Conference on NIOSH research and partnerships. The 2018 webinar series features intramural and extramural research within the NIOSH Program Portfolio. Webinars will be held May 16 and November 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.
Please join us on May 16, 2018 for these exciting presentations about new technologies to reduce exposure to health and safety hazards:
- “NIOSH’s VEM System – Helmet-CAM: An Innovative Tool for Assessing Workers’ Exposure to Respirable Dust and Other Contaminants” – Andrew Cecala, MBA, Principal Supervisory Mining Engineer, NIOSH
- “Reducing Logging Fatality and Non-Fatal Trauma Incidence Rates with New Real-Time Operational GNSS-RF Communications, Recommended Safety Procedures, and Education” – Robert Keefe, PhD, Director, University of Idaho Experimental Forest
You MUST pre-register via this webpage to attend. NIOSH looks forward to continuing the work on expanding research partnerships for the greatest impact in occupational safety and health.
NIOSH is pleased to share our new publication, National Occupational Research Agenda: Second Decade in Review | 2006–2016, a report of the activities, effectiveness, outcomes, and impacts of a decade of NORA work by NIOSH and our partners. The report outlines the progress and impact made in addressing occupational safety and health research needs over the second decade of NORA. In addition to the main report, the Sector and Cross Sector Program Supplement report provides specific results on the work of each of the ten NORA sectors and twenty-four cross-sector programs, which were developed by NIOSH to support the NORA sector goals.
NIOSH Extramural Funding Distribution FY2017
NIOSH Extramural Awards by Activity FY2017
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| Grant Type | Total Awarded | n | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Career Development Grants | $15,577,086 | 45 | 17% |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | $1,815,720 | 5 | 2% |
| Specialty Training Programs | $5,172,179 | 28 | 6% |
| Multidisciplinary Centers | $58,727,991 | 36 | 64% |
| Cooperative Research Agreements | $10,196,771 | 37 | 11% |
| Total FY17 | $91,489,747 | 151 | 100% |
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| Award Category | Number of Awards |
|---|---|
| Small Business Innovation Research | 5 |
| Specialty Training Programs | 28 |
| Cooperative Research Agreements | 37 |
| Research & Career Development Grants | 45 |
| Multidisciplinary Centers | 36 |
Summary of all awards by type of funding in FY2017
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Centers | 36 | $58,727,991 | |
| Education and Research Centers | Training Grant (T42) | 18 | $28,351,166 |
| Agriculture Safety and Health Centers | Cooperative Research Agreement (U54) | 11 | $18,281,750 |
| 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 | 45 | $15,577,086 | |
| Research Grants | Investigator-initiated (R01, R03, R21,R13, U13) | 38 | $14,821,134 |
| Career Developmental Research | Mentored Career Scientist (K01) | 7 | $755,952 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Research (Cooperative Agreements) | 37 | $10,196,771 | |
| Surveillance | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 26 | $6,797,789 |
| Workers Compensation Surveillance | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 5 | $998,424 |
| Agricultural, Forestry & Fishing Safety & Health | Cooperative Research Agreement (U01) | 4 | $1,099,164 |
| Mesothelioma Tissue Bank | Cooperative Research Agreement (U24) | 1 | $1,076,394 |
| World Health Organization | Cooperative Research Agreement (E11) | 1 | $225,000 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Training Programs | 28 | $5,172,179 | |
| Training Project Grants | T01 and T03 | 26 | $4,204,189 |
| Miner Safety and Health Training Program | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 2 | $967,990 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Innovation Research | 5 | $1,815,720 | |
| Small Business Innovation Research | Phase II (R44) | 5 | $1,815,720 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Extramural Funding | 151 | $91,489,747 |
- Page last reviewed: May 7, 2018
- Page last updated: May 9, 2018
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Office of Extramural Programs (OEP)