RFA 24-2: Insights into the Health Effects of Exposure to Low Concentrations of Particulate Matter - Health Effects Institute
Funds innovative research into how low-level particulate matter exposure affects health and its biological mechanisms, with direct relevance to the U.S.
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Funder: Health Effects Institute
Due Dates: November 4, 2024 (Preliminary application) | February 17, 2025 (Full application, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2.5 million total available across all funded studies; individual projects may request budgets aligned with scope and objectives, for up to 3 years; indirect costs capped at 30% of direct costs.
Summary: Supports innovative research on the health effects and biological mechanisms of low-level particulate matter exposure, with direct relevance to the U.S. context.
Key Information: Full applications are by invitation only following review of preliminary submissions.
Description
This opportunity, issued by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), seeks to fund studies that advance understanding of the health effects associated with exposure to low concentrations of particulate matter (PM), particularly PM2.5, in ambient air. The focus is on projects that clarify the biological plausibility of PM health effects at low exposure levels or distinguish between potential sources of heterogeneity in observed health outcomes. Research may use toxicological, clinical, or epidemiological approaches, or a combination, but must demonstrate clear relevance to human health impacts of PM in the United States. Studies should propose novel or improved methods, address mechanisms at ambient concentrations, and contribute to evidence that can inform U.S. public health policy.
