Research to Action: Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 342465Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Research to Action: Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants," aimed at fostering community-engaged research to assess health risks associated with environmental exposures and to develop actionable public health plans. This initiative encourages multidisciplinary collaborations between academic researchers and affected communities, focusing on populations experiencing health disparities and aligning with federal priorities on environmental justice. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as higher education institutions and community-based organizations, with a maximum project budget of $500,000 available for projects lasting up to five years. Interested parties can find more information and submit inquiries via the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov, with applications due by September 7, 2025.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a funding opportunity titled "Research to Action: Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants." This program encourages multidisciplinary research aimed at understanding health risks associated with environmental exposures and developing actionable public health plans rooted in community needs. The initiative emphasizes community-engaged research methods, fostering partnerships between academic researchers and affected communities to ensure the identification and resolution of environmental health disparities. Key components include engaging communities in defining health issues, designing and implementing research, and translating findings into public health actions. Applications can include clinical trials, with a maximum project budget of $500,000 for a period of up to five years. The program is especially focused on populations experiencing health disparities, aligning with federal priorities on environmental justice. Eligible applicants range from higher education institutions to community organizations, with a strong encouragement for collaborative partnerships aimed at building trust and addressing environmental health concerns effectively. The overall goal is to reduce health impacts from environmental stressors through informed community action and enhanced scientific research collaboration.
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