NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)

The R21 grant program is designed to advance our understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by focusing on the following three objectives: • Identify the risks and conditions linked to workplace health issues. • Develop strategies to reduce risks and limit exposure to hazardous environments. • Translate significant scientific discoveries into prevention measures and products that can effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) actively supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that pursue: • Innovative scientific concepts. • New model systems. • Tools or technologies with the potential to make a meaningful impact on occupational safety and health. Through this NOFO, applicants will: • Provide a clear and concise description of the specific occupational health burden the proposal addresses. • Demonstrate how the proposed research activities will lead to outputs that directly contribute to alleviating this burden. • Outline the expected outcomes and impacts of their research during the project and in the long term.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) the scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to stated program objectives. Training Grants: Criteria used in evaluating training proposals include: (1) Overall potential contribution of the project toward meeting program objectives; (2) the need for training in the areas outlined in the application; (3) curriculum content and design; (4) previous record of training; (5) evaluation methods; (6) experience and training of the project director and staff; (7) institutional commitment; (8) academic and physical environment; (9) past performance; and (10) appropriateness of budget. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness...

This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Not Applicable.