Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS) Program
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for early-career researchers pursuing postdoctoral training or advanced studies in pediatric and reproductive environmental health. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, or equivalent) and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Institutions must be research-capable with documented research infrastructure. The program supports individual scholars, not organizations, who plan careers studying environmental exposures and their health effects on children and reproductive populations.
This is a research training grant focused on workforce development. Awardees receive salary support and research training funds over typically 2-3 years. Scholars work under mentorship at accredited academic institutions. Geographic restrictions do not apply; any U.S. institution with appropriate research facilities is eligible.
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Key dates
- Dec 2, 2025 Applications open
- May 23, 2026 Application deadline
- Jun 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jun 2, 2027 Project start
Program description
The goal of the Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS) program is to create a strong network of healthcare professionals who possess the skills and knowledge to address the complexities of pediatric and reproductive environmental health. The PREHS program will introduce new pediatric healthcare providers, obstetricians and gynecologists, and other healthcare professionals with state of the art environmental health training that blends academic research and practice-based applications in real-world settings. Furthermore, it provides scholars with experience in translating environmental health research for health professionals and community members. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow appointed Scholars to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Researcher (independent)
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NIH SF-424 (R&R) Application Form
- Project Narrative (Research Training Plan)
- Mentor Statement and Qualifications
- Institutional Commitment Letter
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (applicant and mentor)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Certificates of Training and Education
Program contact
- 👤 Liam O'Fallon
- 📧 ofallon@niehs.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via email.
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.113 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$200,640,187
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$49,744,439
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$34,621,574
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$33,491,440
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$32,769,976
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$32,623,202
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$31,997,307
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$31,263,603
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$29,228,555
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$29,027,951
Top States by Funding
- NC 11 awards $374.6M
- NY 11 awards $190.4M
- CA 8 awards $121.7M
- MA 5 awards $53.1M
- WA 3 awards $49.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.113). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $445,816,844 | |
| 2025 | $465,862,818 | |
| 2026 est. | $40,301,265 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Early-career scientists with a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. You must be planning a research career in environmental health.
What types of research does this program support?
Research on environmental exposures affecting pediatric health or reproductive health. This includes air quality, chemical exposures, and other environmental factors.
Is there a deadline and how often does it open?
NIH typically releases annual or semi-annual deadlines. Check grants.gov for the specific deadline date for this funding opportunity.
What makes a competitive application?
A strong mentor and mentoring plan, clear research questions on environmental health topics, and commitment to staying in the field. Prior environmental health research experience strengthens applications.
How much funding is typically available?
NIH research training grants typically provide $50,000-$80,000 annually for salary and research costs. Total awards usually cover 2-3 years.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Choose a mentor with strong environmental health research credentials and demonstrated commitment to mentoring early-career scientists.
- Clearly articulate how your research fits pediatric or reproductive environmental health. Link environmental exposures to specific health outcomes.
- Demonstrate understanding of environmental health gaps and how your work addresses workforce needs in this specialized field.
- Show career progression: explain how this postdoctoral training positions you for an independent research career.
- Use data and preliminary findings to support your proposed research plan. Vague research goals reduce competitiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak mentoring plan lacking specific guidance and career development milestones. Applicants often underestimate the importance of detailed mentor qualifications.
Unfocused research proposals that don't clearly address pediatric or reproductive environmental health topics. Generic environmental health approaches without specific population focus reduce competitiveness.
Failure to connect research to workforce development or career independence goals. Reviewers want assurance you'll remain in environmental health research.
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