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Heartland Center seeks pilot project applications

Published on October 26, 2017

The Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety, supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), announces the availability of funds to support pilot projects. The mission of the Heartland Center is to serve Federal Region VII by providing graduate training, continuing education and outreach in occupational health and safety (OHS).

WHO MAY APPLY

This pilot mechanism is limited to junior faculty, faculty developing a new research initiative in an OHS area, and research trainees pursuing an MS or PhD degree. Each proposal submitted by a trainee must have a faculty sponsor who will oversee the research.

FY 2017 AWARDS

Two types of projects will be awarded on a competitive basis for the next fiscal year 12/1/17 – 11/30/18:

  • A project that can include student funding with a maximum award of $20,000
  • A project that does not include student funding with a maximum award of $5,000

Awards are contingent upon the continuation of federal funding of the Heartland Center for the next fiscal year. Carry-over of grant funds to the 2018-19 fiscal year is not allowed.

PROJECT SCOPE AND LOCATION

Research projects must be related to one of the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) sector areas (see https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nora/sectorprograms.html for more info), and pertain to an occupational health or safety issue. The research must be conducted in the United States.

Applications are accepted no later than November 15, 2017 in order to be considered. Applicants will be notified of an award decision by November 30, 2017.

Please see the official request for project proposals for more information: https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/heartland/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot-Grant-RFA-Fall-2017.pdf