Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R21)

Type
Funding
Health
Organization
DHHS, NIH
Description

Deadline passed 09/03/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is intended to support environmental health research in which an unpredictable event provides a limited window of opportunity to collect human biological samples or environmental exposure data. The primary motivation of the FOA is to understand the consequences of natural and man-made disasters or emerging environmental public health threats in the U.S. and abroad. A distinguishing feature of an appropriate study is the need for rapid review and funding (substantially shorter than the typical NIH grant review/award cycle) in order for the research question to be addressed and swiftly implemented. The shortened timeframe will be achieved by more frequent application due dates and expediting peer review, council concurrence and award issuance. The entire cycle, from submission to award, is expected to be within 3-4 months.

Funding Amount
The combined budget for direct costs for the 2-year project period may not exceed $275,000. No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.
Matching Funds
No
Geography
Eligibility
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Contact Information
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV