Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Total funding amount: approximately $32 million annually
Maximum award amount: $9 million per application
Funding duration: 3 to 5 years depending on application type
To enhance occupational safety and health training through interdisciplinary education.
To provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to fulfill the mandates of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Academic institutions providing training in occupational safety and health.
Workers and professionals in the field of occupational safety and health.
Eligible organization types include public/state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and Native American tribal organizations.
Only one application is allowed per institution, college, or university.
Current recipients of the NIOSH T03 award are not eligible.
Organizations must be located in the United States.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Projects must focus on occupational safety and health training.
ERCs must provide high-quality interdisciplinary graduate and post-graduate training in core disciplines such as industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine, and occupational safety.
Estimated total funding for the first budget year is $1.8 million.
Direct and indirect costs are included in the budget ceiling of $1.8 million per year.
Application deadlines: December 17, 2024, October 23, 2025, October 22, 2026, October 21, 2027, October 26, 2028.
Letter of Intent due 30 days prior to application due date.
Only one application is allowed per institution.
No duplicate or overlapping applications will be accepted.
Applications must include detailed budgets, data tables, and descriptions of academic training programs.
Compliance with the Multi-Project Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide is required.
Applications will be evaluated based on completeness, responsiveness to eligibility criteria, and alignment with the goals of the funding opportunity.
Applications will undergo a scientific merit review followed by an advisory council review.
Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders and address regional workforce needs.
ERCs must demonstrate regional presence and collaboration with various organizations.
Applicants must ensure compliance with all application instructions to avoid disqualification.
ERCs are encouraged to engage with Minority Serving Institutions and other NIOSH-supported training programs.
Strong institutional commitment and demonstrated capacity to meet training demands can enhance competitiveness.
Demonstrating a clear need for the proposed programs and strong institutional support.
Failing to adhere to application guidelines and deadlines.
Engage with stakeholders early in the application process to strengthen proposals.
Highlight unique strengths and collaborative efforts in the application.