Extramural Research and Training Programs
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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, state surveillance programs, and global occupational health initiatives 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, 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 Registry, research projects, and outreach activities. Please see funding opportunities for current grant opportunities at NIOSH.
Research Impact Stories
Study Looks at Possible Health Risks in Fire StationsNIOSH-funded study looks at possible health risks in fire stations.
Better Tests Could Help Prevent Food PoisoningA NIOSH-funded project developed two simple, fast, and inexpensive testing methods for preventing food poisoning.
Shut-off Guard Helps Prevent Entanglement in Winches on Fishing VesselsNIOSH-funded study developed and tested an innovative shut-off guard to help prevent entanglement in winches on fishing vessels.
Cost-effective Test Developed for Reproductive Toxicity of Common ChemicalsNIOSH-funded research developed cost-effective test for reproductive toxicity of Common Chemicals.
Screening Test Does Not Predict Work-related Carpal Tunnel SyndromeNIOSH-funded study finds screening test does not predict carpal tunnel syndrome among new workers.
News and Notices
NIOSH is pleased to share our new publication, National Occupational Research Agenda: Second Decade in Review | 2006–2016, a report of the activities, effectiveness, outcomes, and impacts of a decade of NORA work by NIOSH and our partners. The report outlines the progress and impact made in addressing occupational safety and health research needs over the second decade of NORA. In addition to the main report, the Sector and Cross Sector Program Supplement report provides specific results on the work of each of the ten NORA sectors and twenty-four cross-sector programs, which were developed by NIOSH to support the NORA sector goals.
NIOSH is pleased to announce the publication of the Extramural Research and Training Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015
NIOSH Extramural Funding Distribution FY2016
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| Grant Type | Total Awarded | n | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Career Development Grants | $22,307,270 | 67 | 23% |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | $2,048,741 | 9 | 2% |
| Specialty Training Programs | $5,785,944 | 31 | 6% |
| Multidisciplinary Centers | $55,417,158 | 37 | 57% |
| Cooperative Research Agreements | $11,562,722 | 42 | 12% |
| Total FY16 | $97,121,835 | 186 | 100% |
NIOSH Extramural Grant Success Rates FY2016
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Overall Success Rates:
| FY | Applications | Awards | Overall Success Rate |
| 2007 | 192 | 33 | 17 |
| 2008 | 207 | 39 | 19 |
| 2009 | 159 | 38 | 24 |
| 2010 | 180 | 36 | 20 |
| 2011 | 183 | 24 | 13 |
| 2012 | 170 | 31 | 18 |
| 2013 | 135 | 31 | 23 |
| 2014 | 154 | 26 | 17 |
| 2015 | 165 | 20 | 12 |
| 2016 | 187 | 11 | 6 |
Summary of all awards by type of funding in FY2016
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Centers | 36 | $55,417,158 | |
| Education and Research Centers | Training Grant (T42) | 18 | $27,956,791 |
| Agriculture Safety and Health Centers | Cooperative Research Agreement (U54) | 11 | $16,041,284 |
| National Construction Center | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 1 | $5,750,000 |
| Centers for a Healthier Workforce | Cooperative Research Agreement (U19) | 6 | $5,669,083 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator-initiated Research Grants | 68 | $22,985,270 | |
| Research Grants | Investigator-initiated (R01, R03, R21,R13, U13) | 57 | $21,797,538 |
| Career Developmental Research | Mentored Career Scientist (K01) | 11 | $1,187,732 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Research (Cooperative Agreements) | 42 | $11,562,722 | |
| Surveillance | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 26 | $6,761,511 |
| Workers Compensation Surveillance | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 5 | $998,279 |
| Agricultural, Forestry & Fishing Safety & Health | Cooperative Research Agreement (U01) | 9 | $2,474,278 |
| Mesothelioma Tissue Bank | Cooperative Research Agreement (U24) | 1 | $1,078,661 |
| World Health Organization | Cooperative Research Agreement (E11) | 1 | $249,993 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Training Programs | 31 | $5,785,944 | |
| Training Project Grants | T01 and T03 | 28 | $4,213,119 |
| Miner Safety and Health Training Program | Cooperative Research Agreement (U60) | 3 | $1,572,825 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Innovation Research | 9 | $2,048,741 | |
| Small Business Innovation Research | Phase II (R44) | 9 | $2,048,741 |
| Award Category | Award Mechanism | Number of Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Extramural Funding | 186 | $97,799,835 |
- Page last reviewed: September 14, 2017
- Page last updated: October 3, 2017
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Office of Extramural Programs (OEP)