Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01)
ID: 305727Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/305727

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-812.html
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is offering funding opportunities under the R01 Research Project Grant for Occupational Safety and Health Research. This grant aims to enhance understanding of workplace hazards, focusing on preventing occupational diseases and injuries by translating scientific findings into practical applications. The program emphasizes research that identifies risks associated with specific occupations, develops protective measures, and implements effective interventions, aligning proposals with NIOSH's strategic goals. The total estimated program funding is $2 million, with individual project awards capped at $400,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via the NIH OER Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, with applications due by November 17, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PAR-18-812.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), has announced funding opportunities under the R01 Research Project Grant for Occupational Safety and Health Research (FOA PAR-18-812). This program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of workplace hazards, focusing on preventing occupational diseases, injuries, and fatalities by translating scientific findings into practical applications. The anticipated funding amount spans $2 million annually, with a cap of $400,000 per year for individual projects, over a maximum four-year period. Key areas of research include identifying risks associated with specific occupations, developing protective measures, and implementing effective interventions. Applicants are encouraged to align their proposals with NIOSH's strategic goals, which target various occupational health priorities, such as reducing chronic diseases, traumatic injuries, and occupational hazards. Notably, the proposal process requires detailed justification of the health burden addressed and the potential impact of the research. Overall, this funding initiative emphasizes collaborative and innovative approaches to enhance worker safety and health across diverse sectors, prioritizing applications that demonstrate significant relevance and capacity for real-world application.
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