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Microplastics Research and Resource Coordination Center

Funds one center that standardises how researchers sample, measure and share data on the health effects of microplastics.

ScheduledNational Institutes of HealthUnited States

Microplastics research is scattered across labs that measure things differently, which makes results hard to compare. This notice funds one center to fix that.

The center coordinates multidisciplinary efforts among biomedical and material science researchers studying the health effects of micro- and nanoplastics (M/NPs). What NIEHS wants standardised is named specifically: sampling methods, analy…

A single national coordination center standardising sampling, analytical methods, data harmonisation and experimental standards for research into the health effects of micro- and nanoplastics, spanning biomedical and material science disciplines. Clinical trials are not accepted.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$2M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-ES-27-003Source: www.grants.gov