Health and Extreme Weather Solutions-Focused Research Hubs (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)
This grant funds multidisciplinary research hubs to study and address the health impacts of extreme weather on at-risk populations, emphasizing community partnerships, capacity building, and solutions-oriented public health research.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $18,000,000; ~6 awards anticipated.
Summary: Supports regional research hubs advancing solutions-focused, translational research on health impacts of extreme weather and climate-related hazards, emphasizing community engagement and implementation.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; actual dates and details may change.
Description
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) plans to solicit applications for regional research hubs focused on the health impacts of extreme weather and cumulative exposures. These hubs will integrate research, capacity building, and public health translation to address regionally relevant issues such as wildfire smoke, extreme heat, flooding, hurricanes, drought, and other climate-related hazards, particularly affecting at-risk populations. Projects must be led by multidisciplinary teams in partnership with non-academic entities (e.g., public health departments, community-based organizations, Tribal entities, healthcare systems, and emergency preparedness agencies).
Consortia of multiple institutions are encouraged, especially those demonstrating meaningful community engagement and equitable partnerships. Research can span the translational continuum, from basic science to implementation, but must be problem-based and solutions-oriented, with clear pathways toward implementation, scalability, and measurable public health impact.
Awardees will collaborate with the HEW Research Coordination and Data Center(s) and the broader HEW Community of Practice, participating in data harmonization, shared metrics development, and cross-site dissemination. The program uses the U54 cooperative agreement mechanism, with substantial NIH involvement to coordinate and support project objectives.
