The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a limited competition grant opportunity titled "Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at accredited institutions of higher education. This program seeks to support research and training related to hazardous substances, with a focus on addressing environmental health issues, and encourages collaboration with various organizations, including universities, hospitals, and state and local governments. The estimated total funding for this program is $22 million, with approximately 10 awards expected to be made, and interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Danielle Carlin at danielle.carlin@nih.gov or by phone at 984-287-3244 for further information. Key deadlines include an estimated synopsis close date of March 12, 2026, and an anticipated award date of May 1, 2027.

Per NIEHS legislative authority, ONLY Higher Education Institutions may apply to this P42 NOFO. Section 311(a)(3) of SARA limits recipients of awards to &quot;accredited institutions of higher education,&quot; which are defined in the Higher Education Act, 20 USC (annotated) 3381. However, applicants are permitted under the law, and encouraged by NIEHS, to subcontract as appropriate with organizations domestic or foreign, public or private (such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, faith-based organizations, units of State and local governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal Government) as necessary to conduct portions of the research. Examples of other organizations may include generators of hazardous wastes; persons involved in the detection, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of hazardous substances; owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances are located; and/or State and local governments. 

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