Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for scientific conferences, workshops, and meetings that advance occupational safety and health research aligned with NIOSH priorities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and other organizations capable of hosting high-quality meetings. Meetings can be in-person or virtual. Training-only events are not eligible.
Activities must include scientific content exchange and exploration of occupational safety topics. The conference should attract multidisciplinary participants and promote evidence-based research relevant to worker health and safety.
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Key dates
- Jul 22, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 12, 2027 Application deadline in 257 days
- Aug 2, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13) program is to support high-quality scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops that are relevant to the NIOSH mission and that promote occupational safety and health. The conference program is an important part of the NIOSH mission. Applications should address and advance research topics in occupational safety and health that align with NIOSH program priorities. A conference or scientific meeting is a gathering, symposium, seminar, workshop, or other organized meeting in which participants meet in person or virtually to coordinate, exchange, and share information or to explore and clarify a specific topic, problem, or area of knowledge. Applications for training-only events will not be considered under this announcement.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Conference/meeting narrative and agenda
- Budget and budget justification
- Letters of support from key participants or partner organizations
- Organizational capacity documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Sharon Chiou, PhD, Scientific Program Official
- 📧 schiou@cdc.gov
- 📞 304-285-6029
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.262 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$119,835,396
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$84,316,965
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$32,293,512
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$31,307,359
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$31,273,504
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$31,109,864
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$30,624,479
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$30,094,184
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$29,920,153
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$29,746,441
Top States by Funding
- NY 22 awards $229.1M
- MD 3 awards $121.4M
- CA 6 awards $109.6M
- MA 6 awards $80.8M
- MI 3 awards $76.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.262). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $130,993,880 | |
| 2025 | $127,849,749 | |
| 2026 est. | $113,003,523 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofit organizations, universities, research institutions, and other eligible entities that can host scientific meetings. Applicants should have expertise in occupational safety and health topics.
Can our meeting be virtual or hybrid?
Yes, virtual and in-person meetings are both eligible. Hybrid formats are acceptable as long as scientific exchange is prioritized.
Is there a page limit for the application?
The grant announcement does not specify page limits. Check the full RFP for formatting requirements before submitting.
What makes a competitive application?
Strong applications demonstrate alignment with NIOSH research priorities, clearly outline the meeting agenda, and explain how the conference will advance occupational safety science.
What is the typical award range?
Awards typically range from $20,000 to higher amounts depending on conference scope. Budget should reflect meeting size and duration.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly align your conference agenda with NIOSH research priorities. Review NIOSH strategic goals before writing the application.
- Detail how the meeting will bring together diverse stakeholders in occupational health. Show cross-disciplinary participation and impact.
- Include a realistic budget that covers venue, speaker costs, and participant support. Justify each expense clearly.
- Demonstrate the scientific merit and novelty of topics. Avoid conferences that primarily focus on training rather than research exchange.
- Build in evaluation plans that measure attendance, participant learning, and research-sharing outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications focused primarily on training rather than scientific exchange or research advancement get rejected. Misalignment with NIOSH research priorities is a leading cause of unfunded applications. Weak demonstration of how the meeting advances the occupational safety field.
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