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
- Continuing education and outreach plan
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with NIOSH's National Occupational Research Agenda
- Must demonstrate regional impact and collaboration
- Significant documentation and planning required
- Highly competitive due to broad eligibility
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
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.
Overview
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.
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
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to establish or maintain Education and Research Centers that provide training, conduct research, and engage in outreach related to occupational safety and health. This includes supporting faculty, research projects, and collaborations with other organizations.
Total Program Funding
$32,000,000
Expected Awards
18
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2024
- Deadline
- Oct 26, 2028(866 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 25, 2028
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an academic institution or other eligible entity
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Gather evidence of past experience in relevant training and research
- Establish partnerships or collaborations with other institutions
- Align research agenda with NIOSH priorities
- Document regional presence and outreach activities
- Draft a mission statement and core values
- Collect letters of support from relevant organizations
- Plan for continuing education and outreach initiatives