Extramural Research Grants
To maximize the grants program’s usefulness in protecting workers, NIOSH funds projects that are both scientifically sound and related to program priorities. Prevention is the thrust of the research program, and studies are supported to identify occupational populations at risk, develop methods for measuring exposures to hazards and detecting adverse health effects, determine the prevalence and incidence of occupational hazards, understand the etiology of occupational diseases and injuries, and reduce or eliminate exposures to hazards. Support is provided for both laboratory and field studies involving humans, as well as laboratory studies with various animal models and cell lines. Acute, subchronic, and chronic investigations are supported. Methods development involves measurement instrumentation, analytical techniques, medical monitoring procedures, and statistical designs to improve accuracy and precision of results. Fundamental or basic research may be supported if the applicant describes in the proposal how the research effort has current or potential utility in dealing with an occupational safety or health concern.
The announcements listed below are published in the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts. Each announcement specifies the research priorities of interest, the type of grant activity supported, and the information needed to submit a grant application.
Current Research Grant Opportunities
NIOSH Sponsored
| Announcement Number | Title | Contact | Expiration Date | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-18-812 | Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01) | Maria Lioce, MD (404) 498-2575 |
11-18-23 | Reissue of PAR-13-129 |
| PAR-18-797 | NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) | Steve Dearwent, PhD (404) 498-2530 |
11-18-23 | Reissue of PAR-12-200 |
| PAR-18-798 | NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21) | Bridgette Garrett, PhD, MS (770) 488-5715 |
11-18-23 | Reissue of PAR-12-252 |
| PAR-18-799 | Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) | Marcienne (Marci) Wright PhD LCDR USPHS (770) 488-4850 |
11-18-23 | Reissue of PAR-13-245 |
| RFA-OH-24-002 | Exploratory/Developmental Grants on Lifestyle Medicine Research Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21) | James Yiin, Ph.D. (513) 841-4271 |
01-04-24 | Reissue of RFA-OH-23-001 |
| RFA-OH-24-003 | Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Survivors (R21-No Applications with Responders Accepted) | James Yiin, Ph.D. (513) 841-4271 |
01-04-24 | Reissue of RFA-OH-22-004 |
| RFA-OH-24-004 | World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01) | James Yiin, Ph.D. (513) 841-4271 |
01-04-24 |
NIOSH Co-Sponsored
| Announcement Number | Title | Contact | Expiration Date | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-22-176 | PHS 2021-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications
(Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
Marcienne (Marci) Wright PhD LCDR USPHS
(770) 488-4850 |
04-06-23 | Reissue of PA-21-259
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the NIOSH topics identified in: SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics Document |
| PA-22-177 | PHS 2021-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications
(Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Required) |
Marcienne (Marci) Wright PhD LCDR USPHS (770) 488-4850 |
04-06-23 | Reissue of PA-21-260
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the NIOSH topics identified in: SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics Document |
| PA-21-345 | Administrative Supplements to Promote Diversity in Research and Development Small Businesses-SBIR/STTR (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | Marcienne (Marci) Wright PhD LCDR USPHS (770) 488-4850 |
09-10-24 | Reissue of PA-18-837 |
(For previous funding opportunities, see Past Funding.)