NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education
Open Opportunities (3)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional) Deadline: Apr 5, 2027
- NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Jan 7, 2028
- Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional) Deadline: Sep 25, 2028 · up to $1.8M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.143 (USAspending.gov).
- The University Of Iowa $51,240,024
- Oregon State University $49,457,978
- Regents Of The University Of California, The $45,744,612
- University Of Arizona $44,099,726
- University Of California, San Diego $43,756,790
- Duke University $41,458,690
- Michigan State University $40,627,455
- Northeastern University $38,585,087
- The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York $34,167,376
- University Of Kentucky Research Foundation, The $33,366,179
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The NIEHS Superfund Basic Research and Training Program is authorized through the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. This includes the following research and training areas directed towards understanding and attenuating the public health effects resulting from exposure to hazardous substances: (1) advanced techniques for the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effect on human health of hazardous substances; (2) methods to assess the risks to human health presented by hazardous substances; (3) methods and technologies to detect hazardous substances in the environment; and (4) basic biological, chemical, and physical methods to reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
An accredited institution of higher education, as defined in the Higher Education Act, 20 U.S.C. (annotated) 3381, may submit an application and receive a grant for support of research by a named principal investigator. Subcontracts may be made with public and private organizations, including: generators of hazardous wastes; persons involved in the detection, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of hazardous substances; owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances are located; and State, local and Tribal governments. Nonprofit organizations which are incorporated under 501(c)(4) are prohibited from receiving grants. Organizations applying for a grant under the SBIR/STTR programs must qualify as a U.S.-owned Small Business Concern (SBC).
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Grants are awarded on the basis of a dual review by peer groups of all applications. For all applications except for SBIR, the first level of review is by a Special Emphasis Panel of peers for scientific merit. For SBIR applications, the first level of review is by a study section for scientific merit. In addition, a national advisory council provides a secondary level of review for all applications. As required by P.L. 109-482, the NIH Health Reform Act of 2006, all research grant and cooperative agreements must undergo Advisory Council/Board review and approval prior to funding. Review of Individual NRSA applications by an Advisory Council/Board is not required. Final approval of these recommendations and decisions concerning funding are made by the Director, NIEHS.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
- Appeal: > 180 Days
From 9 to 12 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The NIEHS Hazardous Substance Basic Research and Training Program utilizes the Hazardous Substances Basic Research Grants Program (NIEHS) to support basic research and training directed towards understanding and attenuating the public health effects resulting from exposure to hazardous substances. Areas of research must be within scope of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and may include: 1) advanced techniques for detection, assessment and evaluation of the effects on human health of hazardous substances; 2) methods to assess risks to human health presented by hazardous substances; 3) methods and technologies to detect hazardous substances in the environment and 4) basic biological, chemical, and physical methods to reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances. This program utilizes the P42 mechanism for broad-based, multi-disciplinary research Centers which integrate biomedical research projects with environmental science/engineering disciplines (such as engineering, hydrogeology, ecology and epidemiology). The grant can provide support for shared resources used by the Center (e.g., research support, administrative, data sharing, training opportunities). This includes support for the development of commercializable technologies through the SBIR programs.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Health EducationGeneral Health and MedicalEnvironmental Quality EducationEarth and Environment
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Research grants are intended to support the direct costs of a project, in accordance with an approved budget, plus an appropriate amount for indirect costs. Grants made under this program are for university-based programs, and the objective is to establish and maintain coordinated research efforts that link basic biomedical research with related engineering, hydrogeological and ecological studies. In addition, the Superfund Research Program supports small business research through the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program. The award and use of funds are subject to applicable provisions of basic statutory authorities, appropriations acts, pertinent regulations, and operating policies of the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Required Documentation
The cost principles for awards under this program are set forth in HHS regulations at 45 CFR 75, Subpart E and Appendix IX (hospitals) to Part 75. Commercial organizations are subject to the cost principles located at 48 CFR 31.2 Federal Acquisition Regulation. See the NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIH GPS) for further guidance on the applicability of cost principals (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm).
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements