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World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)

Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

Assistance Listings: 93.262 -- Occupational Safety and Health Program

Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Description

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program K01 Award supports early-career investigators in developing independent research careers focused on improving the health and well-being of populations affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (9/11). This award provides up to three years of mentored research and career development support, including at least 75 percent protected time. The program supports research that improves understanding of physical and mental health effects associated with 9/11 exposures, addresses diagnostic or treatment uncertainty, identifies emerging health concerns, examines aging among exposed populations, and informs improvements in clinical care, public health practice, and long-term health outcomes. Research that helps translate scientific findings into improved care and public health practice is encouraged. Responsive research may include epidemiologic, clinical, translational, preclinical, health services, health outcomes, diagnostic, treatment, prevention, quality-of-life, and implementation research. Generalizability to other populations is not required. The award also supports the development of the next generation of investigators needed to address health needs related to 9/11 exposure. More information, including the WTC Health Program Research Agenda and previously funded projects, is available at: https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/researchagenda.html and https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/fundingdashboard.html.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Miscellaneous

  • Unrestricted

Government

  • Special district governments
  • State governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Additional information

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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 HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. Applicants may not include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions.

Grantor contact information

Description

James Yiin, PhD, Scientific Program Official 513-841-4271

Email

jcy5@cdc.gov

jcy5@cdc.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

October 7, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

December 8, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

June 26, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

July 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

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Award

$11,340,000

Program Funding

20

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$189,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-OH-27-031

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

July 2, 2026

Archive date:

October 30, 2030

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