Environmental Health Sciences – Other Research
Program Objective
The mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote health. Environmental exposures considered range from chemical, physical, and biologically derived (non-pathogenic) factors humans are exposed to through inhalation, ingestion, or ocular or dermal contact, individually or as mixtures.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
- State
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Candidates for Academic Career Awards Awards and Midcareer Investigator Awards in Patient Oriented Research
must have a doctoral degree and peer-reviewed, independent, research support at the time the award
is made. Candidates for Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards and Mentored Patient
Oriented Research Career Development Awards must have a clinical degree or its equivalent and must
have initiated post graduate clinical training. Candidates holding a Ph.D. degree are ineligible.
Candidates who have served as principal investigators on PHS-supported research projects are
ineligible. A candidate for Academic Career Awards must have a clinical or research doctorate degree.
Those eligible for the Development Award must be able to devote at least 75 percent effort.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications selected for funding undergo programmatic and policy review prior to award as described in the NOFO.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
Description
NIEHS uses the Other Research Projects budget line to fund efforts to support and enhance research activities in the environmental health sciences. This includes support for research resources and infrastructure including data repositories, knowledgebases, and analytical capabilities; short term training; career development throughout the career trajectory; and for conferences and scientific meetings. NIEHS also utilizes this budget category to support research activities through Other Transactions Authorities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
General Health and Medical
Required Documentation
Each applicant for research projects must present a research plan and furnish evidence that scientific competence, facilities, equipment, and supplies are appropriate to carry out the plan. 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