Environmental Health Sciences – Research Centers
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
- Other
A university-based, nonprofit research institution, or for-profit organization proposing an integrated research program established to accomplish a stated mission, covering activities ranging from very basic research to the actual application of research results in the prevention and control of environmental health problems, may submit an application under the direction of a named Center Director. Additional eligibility factors are outlined in the NOFO.
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
The NIEHS utilizes Research Centers to support institutional infrastructure to support scientific equipment, facilities, and other resources to facilitate collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and translational research activities around shared research questions in the environmental health sciences.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
General Health and Medical
Required Documentation
Description Actions
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
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