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

NIOSH Sponsored
Announcement Number Title Contact Expiration Date Additional
PAR-18-812 Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01) Sharon Chiou, PhD.
(304) 285-6029
11-18-24 Reissue of PAR-13-129
PAR-18-797 NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) Steve Dearwent, PhD
(404) 498-2530
11-18-24 Reissue of PAR-12-200
PAR-18-798 NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21) Bridgette Garrett, PhD, MS
(770) 488-5715
11-18-24 Reissue of PAR-12-252
PAR-18-799 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) Marcienne (Marci) Wright PhD LCDR USPHS
(770) 488-4850
11-18-24 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
10-29-24 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
10-29-24 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
10-28-25

NIOSH Co-Sponsored

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.)