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
New Funding Opportunities for Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety
NIOSH, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, recently announced the availability of grant funding for commercial fishing safety research and training. See the following new Funding Opportunity Announcements: Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative AgreementExternal and Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants.External
NIOSH Extramural Research and Training Program FY2017 Annual Report Released
The FY2017 NIOSH Extramural Research and Training Program Annual Report is now available. This report provides information on how NIOSH invested in its multidisciplinary centers, investigator-initiated research projects, and cooperative research agreements. It also reports on NIOSH training project grants, small business innovation research, and global health initiatives.
New Funding Opportunities for Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance and Construction
NIOSH recently published the following new Funding Opportunity Announcements: Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Collaboration, Education and TranslationExternal (U24) and National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54)External. Click here for more details.
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.
New Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research and Mentored Research Scientist Development Awards
NIOSH recently published the following four new announcements for investigator-initiated research and mentored research scientist development grants: OSH Research Grants (R01)External, Small Research Grants (R03)External, Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21)External, and Research Mentored Scientist Development (K01)External. Click here for more details.
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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 |