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NIEHS R01 Research Project Grant

Supports environmental health research grants at United States universities through broad investigator initiatives.

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The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) R01 Research Project Grant funds hypothesis-driven research at U.S. academic and research institutions across the full scope of environmental health sciences, including chemical exposures, hazardous substances, occupational health, children's environmental health, and PFAS-related research. NIEHS is a component of the National Institu…

Environmental exposures and their effects on human health — chemicals, hazardous substances, climate-related exposures (note: new climate-specific awards suspended in 2026), children's environmental health, occupational health.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.niehs.nih.gov