NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)

The R21 grant program is designed to advance our understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by focusing on the following three objectives:

• Identify the risks and conditions linked to workplace health issues.

• Develop strategies to reduce risks and limit exposure to hazardous environments.

• Translate significant scientific discoveries into prevention measures and products that can effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) actively supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that pursue:

• Innovative scientific concepts.

• New model systems.

• Tools or technologies with the potential to make a meaningful impact on occupational safety and health.

Through this NOFO, applicants will:

• Provide a clear and concise description of the specific occupational health burden the proposal addresses.

• Demonstrate how the proposed research activities will lead to outputs that directly contribute to alleviating this burden.

• Outline the expected outcomes and impacts of their research during the project and in the long term.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Bridgette Garrett, PhD, Scientific Program Official

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