Time-Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

This opportunity supports novel environmental health research in response to unpredictable events or policy changes. The primary motivation is to understand the consequences of natural and human-made disasters, emerging environmental public health threats, and policy changes in the U.S. and abroad. The research should be swiftly implemented, and the entire cycle, from submission to award, is expected to be within 4-6 months. • The opportunity is intended for research in which an unpredictable event or policy change provides a limited window of opportunity to collect human biological samples or environmental exposure data. • The research should address the consequences of natural and human-made disasters, emerging environmental public health threats, and policy changes. • The opportunity is open to various applicant types, including private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, non-profits, and government entities. • The estimated funding for this opportunity is $800,000, and the award ceiling is also $800,000.