Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S. and international research institutions conducting collaborative environmental and occupational health research. Applicants must be U.S.-based researchers partnering with low- and middle-income country (LMIC) scientists. Eligible activities include international collaborative research, research training for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and projects addressing environmental and chemical exposures with health impacts. Projects must address both LMIC and U.S. health priorities and align with at least one NIH Institute, Center, or Office mission.
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Key dates
- Sep 16, 2026 Applications open
- Sep 22, 2027 Application deadline in 368 days
- Jul 20, 2028 Award announced
- Jul 20, 2028 Project start
Program description
Robust international research collaborations are critical for advancing the environmental and occupational health science that informs the health, safety, and well-being of Americans. Environmental health problems cross national boundaries and research in international settings benefits all people who suffer from the same or related environmental health problems. The Fogarty International Center (FIC) intends to continue support of environmental and occupational health research and research training through the Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth) program. GEOHealth awards will catalyze and strengthen collaborative environmental and occupational health research and complementary research training that leverages the unique scientific contexts of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) or that augments existing U.S. research resources. GEOHealth awards will 1) include collaboration between U.S. and LMIC scientists, 2) include closely aligned components for research and research training, 3) address environmental and chemical exposures, including possible interacting exposures and contextual factors, 4) address the impacts of these environmental and occupational exposures on health status or disease areas, and 5) inform detection, prevention and intervention approaches. The environmental and occupational health focus of each program must have potential benefit to LMIC health priorities as well as to the health needs of U.S. populations and must be relevant to the mission of at least one of the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices. Applications are expected to include activities that facilitate the widespread sharing of data, methods, and resources to accelerate research and to provide opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career investigators to participate in interdisciplinary environmental and occupational health research. Ultimately, GEOHealth projects are expected to advance research on the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities related to environmental and occupational exposures, strengthen international collaborative research that drives scientific advancement, and to inform evidence-based prevention and intervention approaches to protect health and strengthen resilience in the U.S. and globally.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 R&R (NIH application form)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (PIs and key personnel)
- Letters of Support from international collaborators
- Data Sharing Plan
- Trainer/Training Plan documentation
Program contact
- 👤 FIC Global Environmental and Occupational Health Program
- 📧 FIC-GEOHealth@nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail.
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.989 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$55,473,936
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$53,419,828
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$40,336,583
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$40,083,584
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$35,974,939
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$27,789,761
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$21,790,556
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$15,921,171
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$15,433,273
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$15,278,072
Top States by Funding
- NY 14 awards $142.0M
- IN 3 awards $71.4M
- TN 5 awards $60.9M
- CA 8 awards $46.6M
- IL 5 awards $39.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.989). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $67,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $69,732,021 | |
| 2026 est. | $70,429,341 |
FAQ
Who can apply for GEOHealth funding?
U.S. research institutions and researchers leading projects with formal collaboration from LMIC scientists. The project must be led from the U.S. side with international partnership.
What types of research does this program support?
Environmental and occupational health research examining chemical and environmental exposures, their health impacts, and prevention strategies. Training components for early-career scientists and trainees are required.
Must applications include training components?
Yes. Projects must include closely aligned research training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or early-career investigators in environmental and occupational health.
When is the deadline and how often does this program open?
The fixed deadline is September 22, 2027. Check NIH announcements for future funding cycle information and any updates to this timeline.
What makes applications competitive?
Strong U.S.-LMIC partnerships, clear research training plans, addressing both LMIC and U.S. health needs, and plans for data and resource sharing are key competitive elements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish genuine, long-term partnerships with LMIC collaborators early. Brief or transactional partnerships weaken competitiveness significantly.
- Clearly articulate how research benefits both LMIC populations and U.S. health priorities. Single-benefit projects are less competitive.
- Include explicit training activities and career development plans for graduate students or postdocs. Training cannot be an afterthought.
- Plan for data sharing, open science practices, and resource dissemination in your proposal. This strengthens impact.
- Ensure your research topic aligns with the mission of participating NIH institutes. Review relevant institute announcements before applying.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Lack of genuine international partnership or underdeveloped collaboration plans between U.S. and LMIC institutions. Training components that feel disconnected from the research or lack specific career milestones. Failure to demonstrate clear benefit to both LMIC health priorities and U.S. populations simultaneously.
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