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Limited Competition: Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42 Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.143 -- NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is announcing the continuation of the Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program, referred to as Superfund Research Program (SRP) Centers. SRP Center grants will support problem-based, solution-oriented research Centers that consist of multiple, integrated projects representing both the biomedical and environmental science and engineering disciplines; as well as cores tasked with administrative (which includes Center leadership, data management, and training); translational research and engagement; and research support...
functions. The scope of the SRP Centers is taken directly from the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, which limits competition for this program to accredited institutes of higher education.Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
Private institutions of higher education
Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Based on 42 USC 9660(a)(3) eligible applicants are limited to accredited institutes of higher education. Eligible applicants are permitted under the law, and encouraged by NIEHS, to subcontract as appropriate with other organizations as necessary to conduct portions of the research. Examples of other organizations may include generators of hazardous wastes; persons involved in the detection, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of hazardous substances; owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances are located; and/or State and local governments. Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Grantor contact information
Description
Hazardous Substances Research Branch
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NOFO.Information@niehs.nih.gov
Email
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NOFO.Information@niehs.nih.gov
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Award
$22,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-ES-27-004
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 19, 2026
Archive date:
November 24, 2028
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