Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers Program (P30 Clinical Trials Optional)
ID: 357121Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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/357121

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-25-002.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers Program (EHSCC), aimed at establishing research hubs that focus on environmental health science. This program seeks to enhance understanding of the impact of environmental exposures on human health, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration among investigators and community engagement, as outlined in the NIEHS Strategic Plan for 2025-2029. Eligible applicants include a variety of organizations such as higher education institutions and nonprofits, with a requirement for demonstrated peer-reviewed research funding of at least $3 million annually. The NIH plans to commit $6 million to fund up to four awards, with the earliest application submission date set for February 18, 2025, and a final close date of January 29, 2027. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    RFA-ES-25-002.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers Program (EHSCC) funding opportunity (RFA-ES-25-002). This program invites applications for grants to establish EHSCCs that serve as research hubs focusing on environmental health science, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among investigators. The EHSCC aims to enhance understanding of how environmental exposures influence human health, with a strategic focus from 2025-2029 outlined by the NIEHS. An essential component of the application is the Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) which emphasizes the inclusion of diverse research teams to maximize scientific innovation. Key dates include the earliest application submission on February 18, 2025, with subsequent cycles planned through January 2027. The NIH intends to commit $6.0M in funding for up to 4 awards, supporting new and renewal applications. Eligible organizations include higher education institutions and nonprofits, with a requirement that applicants demonstrate robust peer-reviewed research funding totaling at least $3 million annually. The EHSCC structure must facilitate community engagement and translational research, driving advancements in public health initiatives related to environmental health.
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