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Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health

Looking for health funding? National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 25, 2028. It provides awards up to $1.8M.

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Deadline
Sep 25, 2028
Award amount
Up to $1.8M
Expected awards
10
Posted
May 19, 2026
Opportunity number
RFA-ES-27-004
CFDA
93.143

Opportunity description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is announcing the continuation of the Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program, referred to as Superfund Research Program (SRP) Centers. SRP Center grants will support problem-based, solution-oriented research Centers that consist of multiple, integrated projects representing both the biomedical and environmental science and engineering disciplines; as well as cores tasked with administrative (which includes Center leadership, data management, and training); translational research and engagement; and research support functions. The scope of the SRP Centers is taken directly from the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, which limits competition for this program to accredited institutes of higher education.Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Who can apply

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Based on 42 USC 9660(a)(3) eligible applicants are limited to accredited institutes of higher education. Eligible applicants are permitted under the law, and encouraged by NIEHS, to subcontract as appropriate with other organizations as necessary to conduct portions of the research. Examples of other organizations may include generators of hazardous wastes; persons involved in the detection, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of hazardous substances; owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances are located; and/or State and local governments. Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) 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 NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Funding

Award ceiling
$1.8M

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Hazardous Substances Research Branch National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences NOFO.Information@niehs.nih.gov

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences NOFO.Information@niehs.nih.gov

How to apply

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