Description

This funding opportunity supports cooperative research agreements aimed at advancing scientific understanding and clinical care related to health conditions stemming from exposure to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within the CDC, the program seeks projects that will improve diagnosis and treatment, expand knowledge of health effects, answer critical questions about physical and mental health conditions, and apply lessons learned to improve disaster response.

Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Screening, diagnostic, and treatment research for WTC-related conditions
• Prevention and quality of life interventions for those with chronic illness or multimorbidity
• Omics research, epidemiologic, and clinical studies on the 9/11-exposed population
• Health services and implementation research to improve care delivery and outcomes
• Investigation of emerging conditions where links to 9/11 exposure are not yet confirmed

Projects should primarily focus on populations directly impacted by 9/11, including FDNY responders, general responders, certified-eligible survivors, and less-exposed groups in NYC and Brooklyn.