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Occupational Safety and Health Research Grant Program (R03) is sponsored by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This grant mechanism supports small occupational safety and health research projects, such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, or development of research methods, that align with the NIOSH mission to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.
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Research Grant Funding | Extramural Research | CDC Skip directly to site content NIOSH funds four types of research grants (R01, R03, R21, and K01). We accept applications three times per year. We encourage researchers to develop their proposed research around NIOSH's priority goals.
NIOSH funds many types of research.
This includes: Identification and investigation of the relationships between unsafe working conditions and associated occupational diseases and injuries; Development of more sensitive means of evaluating hazards at work sites; Development of strategies for measuring early markers of adverse health effects and injuries; Development of new protective equipment and engineering control technology to lower work-related illnesses and injuries; Development of work practices that lower the risks of occupational hazards; and Evaluation of the technical feasibility or application of a new or improved occupational safety and health procedure, method, technique, or system.
Large OSH Research Grants (R01) The purpose of NIOSH Occupational Safety and Health Research Grant Program, (RO1) to support discrete, specified, circumscribed projects in scientific areas that represent the investigators specific interests and competencies and fall within the mission of NIOSH and to Understand the risks and conditions that are associated with occupational diseases and injuries.
Explore strategies for lowering risks and for preventing or minimizing exposure to unsafe conditions in the workplace. Translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively lower work-related illnesses and injuries.
Small Research Grants (R03) The purpose of the NIOSH Small Research Grant Program, (R03) is to Develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, Explore methods for lowering risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to unsafe conditions in the workplace, Translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively lower work-related illnesses and injuries.
The NIOSH R03 grant program funds occupational safety and health research projects that can be completed with limited resources, such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, or development of research methods.
Exploratory Grant Program (R21) The purpose of the NIOSH Exploratory Grant Program (R21) is to Develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, Explore strategies for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to unsafe conditions in the workplace, Translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively lower work-related illnesses and injuries.
The NIOSH R21 support exploratory and developmental research projects that identifies and addresses novel scientific ideas or new model systems, tools, or technologies with the potential for significant impact on occupational safety and health. Research applications for the R21 grant program should describe research distinct from the research supported through the R01 grant program.
Applications with limited cost or scope that use widely accepted approaches and techniques within well-established fields are better suited for the R03 small grant mechanism.
Mentored Research Scientist Career Development (K01) The purpose of the NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Grant Program, (K01) is to Help ensure the availability of an adequate number of highly trained scientists and educators to address critical occupational safety and health issues, Provide support and 75% protected time for an intensive, supervised (mentored) career development experience in occupational health and safety research leading to research independence.
Research training supported by this grant program may include a wide range of training modalities reflecting the diverse approaches needed to effectively address occupational safety and health problems effectively. NOSH supports research at different phases of development. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guide to Grants and Contracts publishes the announcements listed below.
Each announcement specifies the research priorities, type of grant activity supported, and information needed to submit a grant application. We accept applications three times per year on standard due dates .
PAR-18-812 Occupational Safety and Health Research (RO1) PAR-18-799 NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) PAR-18-798 NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21) PAR-18-799 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) Applying for Extramural Funding Researchers may also want to consider research gaps developed by other NIOSH programs: The NIOSH Future of Work Initiative Research Agenda (cdc.
gov) NIOSH's Healthcare Personal Protective Technology (PPT) Targets for 2020 to 2030 Continuing to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Plan for 2018–2025 (cdc. gov) Learn more by viewing the Selecting Goals for NIOSH Research Proposals webinar recording.
Success rates for research grants Current funding levels for research grants and other awards National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established NIOSH as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. Applying for Extramural Funding Research and Training Highlights
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: A wide range of institutions and organizations focused on research capacity in occupational safety and health. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Occupational Safety and Health Research Grant Program (R03) is funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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