This grant is for universities and colleges to conduct research on hazardous substances and their impact on health and the environment. The program supports centers that work on both biomedical and environmental science projects, with a focus on finding practical solutions. The grant also includes funding for administrative and research support functions.
Who it's for: This grant is for accredited institutions of higher education, such as universities and colleges, that are interested in conducting research on hazardous substances. The institutions should have the capability to integrate multiple projects across biomedical and environmental sciences.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being an accredited institution of higher education
- Lack of capability to integrate biomedical and environmental science projects
- Not meeting NIH peer-review standards
What You May Need
- Proof of accreditation as a higher education institution
- Detailed research proposal
- Budget plan up to $1,750,000
- Administrative plan for center leadership and data management
- Plan for translational research and community engagement
- NIH peer-review compliance documentation
- Institutional support letters
- Research team bios and qualifications
- Environmental and biomedical project integration plan
Cautions
- Competition is limited to accredited higher education institutions
- Applications must meet NIH peer-review standards
- Strong emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary projects
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are limited to accredited institutions of higher education, which include public and state institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations that do not have a 501(c)(3) status. The focus is on institutions capable of conducting integrated biomedical and environmental science research projects.
Overview
This grant is for accredited institutions of higher education, such as universities and colleges, that are interested in conducting research on hazardous substances. The institutions should have the capability to integrate multiple projects across biomedical and environmental sciences.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being an accredited institution of higher education
- Lack of capability to integrate biomedical and environmental science projects
- Not meeting NIH peer-review standards
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support research projects that address hazardous substances, including administrative costs, data management, training, and community engagement efforts. The funds are meant to support integrated research centers with a focus on practical solutions.
Total Program Funding
$22,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 25, 2028(835 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 24, 2028
Application Checklist
- Verify institution's accreditation status
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Organize administrative and leadership structures
- Plan for data management and training
- Outline translational research and engagement strategies
- Gather institutional support letters
- Compile team bios and qualifications
- Ensure compliance with NIH peer-review standards