For Funding Opportunity for Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Dissertation Grant (R36)
ID: 359149Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359149
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for doctoral candidates through the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, specifically for the Dissertation Grant (R36). This grant aims to support research in high-priority areas of maternal and child health by encouraging the use of ECHO Cohort data for dissertation projects focused on early environmental exposures and child health outcomes. The program is significant as it integrates extensive longitudinal data from over 71,000 participants, covering various prenatal and child health aspects, thereby fostering the development of new researchers in this critical field. The estimated total funding for this initiative is $1,260,000, with approximately eight awards expected. Interested applicants can reach out to Clayton Mash, Ph.D., at clay.mash@nih.gov or by phone at 301-655-3272, with applications due by March 17, 2026, and project start dates anticipated for October 5, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Clayton Mash, Ph.D. Office of the Director, NIH Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes
    (301) 655-3272
    clay.mash@nih.gov
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