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NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental OSH Grant

Supports exploratory and developmental grants for novel approaches in occupational safety and health research.

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The NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental OSH Grant, funded through the R21 mechanism under program announcement PAR-18-798, supports novel and higher-risk research approaches in occupational safety and health. NIOSH — the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an institute within CDC/HHS, established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 — administers this grant through the …

What this grant funds

Exploratory and developmental occupational safety and health research testing novel or higher-risk approaches, capped at $275,000 direct costs over two years through the NIH R21 mechanism.

Key facts
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.24 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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.cdc.gov