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NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)

Forecast Expected deadline January 29, 2027 Opportunity RFA-OH-27-078

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.

Key dates

Forecast postedSeptember 1, 2026
Expected postingNovember 30, 2026
Expected deadlineJanuary 29, 2027
Expected award dateSeptember 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.

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.

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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.

Category: Health.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. 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.

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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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