Extramural Research and Training Programs
The NIOSH extramural research and training programs include diverse portfolios of investigator initiated research, mentored research scientist career development awards, training programs, and small business innovation research projects. Multidisciplinary education and research centers and state surveillance programs complement the breadth and depth of extramural research and training at NIOSH.
A description of these portfolios is available along with links to current performance data. Extramural performance data includes a listing of all active awards, extramural funding summary by activity and year, extramural research impact examples, and research funding success rates. A link to the NIH Research Reporting Online Reporting Tools (RePORT) provides access to reports, data and analysis of all NIH research. NIOSH participates in this program and you can search NIOSH funded reports by selecting CDC-NIOSH in the Agency /Institute/Center field on the query page.
The peer review and program management of the NIOSH extramural research and training program portfolios is managed by the scientific program officials in the Office of Extramural Programs (OEP). The OEP also manages the extramural portfolio of cooperative agreements for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). This portfolio includes the WTCHP Registryexternal icon, research projects, and outreach activities.
Please see a list of all currently funded grant awards and funding opportunities for current grant opportunities at NIOSH. Additionally, check out the priority goals for extramural research, which individuals are encouraged to consider when applying for grants.
Research Impact Stories
A computer model helped predict the impact of shoe tread on friction.
A rating system helped predict which solutions construction workers would use to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
NIOSH-funded study finds need for mental health support among airline pilots.
Research shows it is critical to routinely inspect and test low-cost gas monitors, like the one above, before using them during high-risk farm tasks.
A NIOSH-funded study is working to improve sleep quality for long-haul truck drivers.
Click here to view all extramural research impact stories
Extramural Grantee Spotlight (February 2022)
Check out the following information in the February issue of NIOSH eNews related to extramural research and training grantees:
University of Pittsburgh Researchers Aim to Make Floors Less Slippery
New Report Focuses on Violence and Aggression Among Healthcare Providers
Apply for Funding: Pilot Project Research Grants
Center Dedicated to Improving Worker Health Awarded $7 Million
University of Cincinnati Education and Research Center welcomes applications for Pilot Project Research Training Program
Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at the University of California, Davis, continues its 2021–2022 monthly seminar series
Selecting Priority Goals for NIOSH-Funded Research
Guidance is now available on how to select NIOSH priority goals for research. This new tool is intended for NIOSH intramural (internal) researchers, as well as extramural (grant-funded) researchers who are encouraged to select priority goals for extramural research when applying for grants. For more information, see Select Goals.
| Grant Type | Total Awarded | n | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Career Development Grants | $17,185,978 | 57 | 18.1% |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | $1,852,965 | 7 | 2.0% |
| Specialty Training Programs | $7,154,573 | 35 | 7.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Centers | $59,354,207 | 36 | 62.5% |
| Cooperative Research Agreements | $9,348,320 | 32 | 9.9% |
| Total FY19 | $94,896,043 | 167 | 100% |
| Total from “FY19 Summary Table” | $94,896,043 | 167 | |
| Delta | $0 | 0 |
Award Category |
Award Mechanism |
Number of Awards |
Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
Multidisciplinary Centers |
36 |
$62,115,975 |
|
| Education and Research Centers* | Training Grant (T42) | 18 | $29,333,381 |
| Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health
|
Cooperative Research Agreement (U54) | 11 | $19,028,001 |
| National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 1 | $5,750,000 |
|
Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health® |
Cooperative Research Agreement (U19) | 6 | $8,004,593 |
Investigator-initiated Research Grants |
49 |
$15,174,357 |
|
| Research Grants
|
Investigator-initiated (R01, R03, R21, R13, U13) | 34 | $13,290,265 |
| Career Developmental Research | Mentored Career Scientist (K01) | 13 | $1,384,166 |
| National Robotics Initiative | Interagency Research Grant Agreements | 2 | $499,926 |
Cooperative Research Agreements |
30 |
$8,202,123 |
|
| State Surveillance Program
|
Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 26 | $6,536,879 |
| Occupational Safety & Health Surveillance Collaboration, Education & Translation |
Cooperative Research Agreement (U24) | 1 | $225,000 |
| National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank | Cooperative Research Agreement (U24) | 1 | $1,068,089 |
| Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research |
Cooperative Research Agreement (U01) | 2 | $372,155 |
Specialty Training Programs |
32 |
$6,465,790 |
|
| Training Project Grants | Training Grant (T03) | 28 | $5,076,944 |
| Miner Safety and Health Training Program
|
Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 2 | $970,154 |
| Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training† |
Training Grant (T03) | 2 | $418,692 |
Small Business Innovation Research |
6 |
$1,849,780 |
|
| Small Business Innovation Research | Phase I (R43) & Phase II (R44) | 6 | $1,849,780 |
Total Extramural Funding |
153 |
$93,808,025 |