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NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)

Status
Forecast
Est. posting
Dec 16, 2026
Est. close
Feb 16, 2027
Est. total funding
$3.0M
Award range
— – $300K
Expected awards
10
Opportunity number
RFA-OH-27-033
Who can apply

Eligible applicants

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

About this forecast

The R21 grant program is designed to advance our understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by focusing on the following three objectives:Identify the risks and conditions linked to workplace health issues.Develop strategies to reduce risks and limit exposure to hazardous environments.Translate significant scientific discoveries into prevention measures and products that can effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) actively supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that pursue:Innovative scientific concepts.New model systems.Tools or technologies with the potential to make a meaningful impact on occupational safety and health.Through this NOFO, applicants will:Provide a clear and concise description of the specific occupational health burden the proposal addresses. Demonstrate how the proposed research activities will lead to outputs that directly contribute to alleviating this burden.Outline the expected outcomes and impacts of their research during the project and in the long term.

Instrument
Grant
Activity
Health
Assistance listings
93.262
Cost sharing
Not required
Last updated
Jul 29, 2026

From Grants.gov's public daily extract of Oct 25, 2026. Agency contacts, full eligibility and application packages are on Grants.gov; always confirm deadlines there before applying.

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