Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01)
Forecast
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA plans to offer grants of up to $680,000 to any type of organization. It expects to make about 7 awards worth $12.5 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around November 12, 2026, with applications due around February 5, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 22, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$680,000
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards7
- Total funding$12.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | July 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | November 12, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | February 5, 2027 |
| Expected award date | August 2, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to any type of organization.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the R01 grant program is to (1) improve understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, (2) identify and evaluate methods to reduce risks and prevent or minimize exposure to hazardous workplace conditions, and (3) translate scientific findings into practical prevention strategies, interventions, and products that reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The Research Project Grant (R01) supports a discrete, specified research project in scientific areas that reflect the investigator's expertise and interests and that align with the mission of NIOSH. Applicants must concisely describe the occupational health problem their proposal addresses and explain how the proposed research activities will lead to outputs that help address this problem. Applicants should clearly describe the expected impacts of the proposed research, both during the project period and beyond.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Sharon Chiou, PhD, Scientific Program Official, schiou@cdc.gov, 304-285-6029.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01)?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01)?
Expected deadline February 5, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $680,000 each. About $12.5 million in total across about 7 awards.
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