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NIOSH WTC Health Program Research Funding

NIOSH WTC Health Program — U01 Cooperative Research

Funds clinical research into health outcomes linked to complex urban disasters.

The NIOSH World Trade Center Health Program Cooperative Research Agreement, issued as NOFO RFA-OH-26-001, funds U01-mechanism cooperative research targeting the health of workers, responders, and others exposed in connection with the September 11, 2001 attacks. NIOSH administers the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) under the mandate of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, w

Cooperative research addressing clinical, treatment, and diagnostic questions for health conditions affecting the September 11-exposed worker and responder population under the Zadroga Act mandate.

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.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
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