NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)
This grant funds small-scale research to understand, reduce, and prevent workplace diseases and injuries, supporting projects like pilot studies or data analysis in occupational health.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline for new applications; projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $2,000,000; typical project period is short-term (R03 mechanism)
Summary: Supports small-scale research projects to advance occupational safety and health, including pilot studies, feasibility studies, and research method development.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
This grant supports small research projects focused on occupational safety and health under the NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03). The program aims to:
- Develop understanding of risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries.
- Explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous workplace conditions.
- Translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.
Projects suitable for this mechanism include pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, and research method development. Proposals must clearly describe the occupational health burden addressed, link the proposed research to outputs that will alleviate this burden, and articulate the anticipated impacts during and after the project period.
