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 and state surveillance programs 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, extramural research impact examples, 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 Registryexternal icon, research projects, and outreach activities.
Please see a list of all currently funded grant awards and funding opportunities for current grant opportunities at NIOSH. Additionally, check out the priority goals for extramural research, which individuals are encouraged to consider when applying for grants.
Research Impact Stories
A computer model helped predict the impact of shoe tread on friction.
A rating system helped predict which solutions construction workers would use to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
NIOSH-funded study finds need for mental health support among airline pilots.
Research 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.
A NIOSH-funded study is working to improve sleep quality for long-haul truck drivers.
Click here to view all extramural research impact stories
Extramural Grantee Spotlight (May 2021)
Check out the following information in the May issue of NIOSH eNews related to extramural research and training grantees:
Washington State Law Protects Temporary Agency Workers
New Video Featuring Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
New Training Materials for Heat-related Illness Prevention
Partners and the NIOSH 50th
As part of the 50th anniversary, NIOSH welcomes current and past partners to highlight successes and accomplishments, resulting from collaborations with our institute. Check out the information below from grantees who are recognizing this milestone and showcasing their NIOSH partnerships.
The Occupational Safety & Environmental Health Program Marks 40 Years at Millersville University
Millersville University held an online event April 28 to celebrate the 40th anniversaryexternal icon of its Occupational Safety & Environmental Health Program—a program that is 1 of the 28 recipients of the NIOSH-funded Training Project Grant. The program also recognized its partnership with NIOSH during this milestone event.
Afternoon of Science – NIOSH 50th Anniversary Celebration
West Virginia University’s Office of Research and Graduate Education hosted the “Afternoon of Science – NIOSH 50th Anniversary Celebrationexternal icon” on May 5, 2021. This event celebrated the NIOSH 50th anniversary and showcased the university’s accomplishments through its various partnerships with NIOSH through grants and other collaborations.
You can find more information about grantees’ and other partners’ recognition of the institute’s anniversary on the NIOSH 50th page.
NIOSH Disaster Science Responder Research Program COVID-19 Research Agenda (2021-113) Published
NIOSH recently developed a COVID-19 research agenda to address occupational health research gaps in the context of the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and response. This research agenda provides a high-level framework for planning and prioritizing COVID-19 research recommended, conducted, or supported by NIOSH. You can find this document posted on the Disaster Science Responder Research (DSRR) website. There you will also see NIOSH DSRR strategic goals, critical topic areas, and links to other resources.
We hope that researchers find this information helpful as they develop NIOSH research applications. Please direct any questions about the research agenda to the contacts listed on the DSRR website or to Dr. Elizabeth Maples in the Office of Extramural Programs.
New Webpage for Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research and Training Program
Check out our new webpage where you can learn more about commercial fishing research cooperative agreements and training project grants, supported by NIOSH and the U.S. Coast Guard. This funding is awarded to qualified individuals in academia, members of non-profit organizations, municipalities, and businesses involved in the U.S. commercial fishing industry. The Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research and Training Program supports fishing safety research and targeted, regionally appropriate training for U.S. commercial fishermen.
Selecting Priority Goals for NIOSH-Funded Research
Guidance is now available on how to select NIOSH priority goals for research. This new tool is intended for NIOSH intramural (internal) researchers, as well as extramural (grant-funded) researchers who are encouraged to select priority goals for extramural research when applying for grants. For more information, see Select Goals.
| Grant Type | Total Awarded | n | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Career Development Grants | $17,185,978 | 57 | 18.1% |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | $1,852,965 | 7 | 2.0% |
| Specialty Training Programs | $7,154,573 | 35 | 7.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Centers | $59,354,207 | 36 | 62.5% |
| Cooperative Research Agreements | $9,348,320 | 32 | 9.9% |
| Total FY19 | $94,896,043 | 167 | 100% |
| Total from “FY19 Summary Table” | $94,896,043 | 167 | |
| Delta | $0 | 0 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Centers | 36 | $59,354,207 | |
| Education and Research Centers | Training Grant (T42) | 18 | $28,380,942 |
| Agriculture Safety and Health Centers | Cooperative Research Agreement (U54) | 11 | $18,739,554 |
| National Center for Construction Research & Training | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 1 | $5,750,000 |
| Centers of Excellence to Promote a Healthier Workforce | Cooperative Research Agreement (U19) | 6 | $6,483,711 |
| Investigator-initiated Research Grants | 57 | $17,185,978 | |
| Research Grants | Investigator-initiated (R01, R03, R21,R13, U13) | 47 | $16,114,847 |
| Career Developmental Research | Mentored Career Scientist (K01) | 10 | $1,071,131 |
| Other Research (Cooperative Agreements) | 32 | $9,348,320 | |
| Surveillance | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 26 | $6,816,681 |
| Mesothelioma Tissue Bank | Cooperative Research Agreement (U24) | 1 | $1,081,283 |
| Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research | Cooperative Research Agreement (U01) | 4 | $1,225,356 |
| Occupational Safety & Health Surveillance Collaboration, Education & Translation | Cooperative Research Agreement (U24) | 1 | $225,000 |
| Specialty Training Programs | 35 | $7,154,573 | |
| Training Project Grants | T01 and T03 | 28 | $4,786,981 |
| Miner Safety and Health Training Program | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 2 | $968,000 |
| Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training | T03 | 5 | $1,399,592 |
| Small Business Innovation Research | 7 | $1,852,965 | |
| Small Business Innovation Research | Phase I (R43) & Phase II (R44) | 7 | $1,852,965 |
| Total Extramural Funding | 167 | $94,896,043 |