NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)
Forecasted
This grant funds innovative research to identify, reduce, and prevent workplace health risks and injuries, supporting new ideas, tools, and technologies that improve occupational safety and health.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $3,000,000; up to 10 awards; typical project duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports exploratory and developmental research to advance understanding and prevention of occupational diseases and injuries.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant supports exploratory and developmental research projects aimed at advancing the understanding, prevention, and reduction of occupational diseases and injuries. The program encourages innovative scientific concepts, development of new model systems, and creation of tools or technologies with significant potential to improve occupational safety and health. Funded projects should clearly identify workplace health burdens, propose strategies to mitigate risks, and translate findings into effective prevention measures or products. Applicants are expected to articulate both short- and long-term impacts of their proposed research.
