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NIOSH WTC Health Program Research Funding

NIOSH WTC Health Program — R21 Exploratory Grant

Funds exploratory clinical studies improving diagnostics and treatments from disaster-related conditions.

OpenNational Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthUnited StatesDeep-tech · adjacent
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The NIOSH World Trade Center Health Program Exploratory Grant, issued as NOFO RFA-OH-26-015, funds early-stage, conceptual R21 research projects addressing innovative treatment, intervention, and diagnostic approaches for health conditions affecting the 9/11-exposed population. NIOSH administers the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act,…

What this grant funds

Early-stage exploratory research on innovative treatments, interventions, and diagnostic approaches for health conditions affecting the September 11-exposed population.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.cdc.gov