NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)
Forecast
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA plans to offer grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 5 awards worth $500,000 in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around November 30, 2026, with applications due around January 29, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 1, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards5
- Total funding$500,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | November 30, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | January 29, 2027 |
| Expected award date | September 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- 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
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. For this announcement, applicants may include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions. All applicable federal laws and policies apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) K01 grant provides "protected time" for a supervised career development experience in occupational health and safety research. NIOSH supports the mentoring of junior investigators during the critical transition from postdoctoral training to securing independent R01 funding. We hope to foster investigators' careers, who are vital for occupational safety and health's future. Applicants must justify why they need mentored research and describe how the support will enhance their independence.
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 Eduardo O'Neill, PhD, MS, MPH, Scientific Program Official, eoneill@cdc.gov, 404-718-8844.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)?
Expected deadline January 29, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 5 awards.
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