NIOSH Small Research Grant Program

The purpose of this grant program is to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, to explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The NIOSH R03 grant mechanism supports small occupational safety and health research projects that can be carried out with limited resources such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis or development of research methods. • Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, independent school districts, special district governments, nonprofits, small businesses, and others. • The grant program has an estimated funding of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000. • The application due date is November 21, 2025. • The grant is for small occupational safety and health research projects, which may last several months to 2 years.