At a glance
Complex
This grant is for academic institutions that want to set up or continue Education and Research Centers (ERCs) focused on training in occupational safety and health. These centers provide graduate and post-graduate training, research, and outreach in fields like industrial hygiene and occupational medicine. The goal is to ensure there are enough qualified professionals to improve workplace safety and health.
Who it's for: This grant is primarily for academic institutions, including public and private institutions of higher education, that can provide interdisciplinary training and research in occupational safety and health. Other eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in occupational safety and health training
- Inability to provide interdisciplinary graduate and post-graduate training
- Failure to align with NIOSH's National Occupational Research Agenda
- No regional presence or collaboration with other institutions
- Inadequate research and outreach capabilities
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as an academic institution or other eligible entity
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan within the award range
- Evidence of past experience in occupational safety and health training
- Partnerships or collaborations with other institutions
- Research agenda aligned with NIOSH priorities
- Documentation of regional presence and outreach activities
- Mission statement and core values
- Letters of support from professional associations or worker advocacy groups