NIH/NIEHS Environmental Health Research Grants
US federal funding for environmental health research including EMF effects. Multiple grant mechanisms available.
Deadline
Ongoing
Eligibility
US institutions, International collaborators, Researchers
About This Opportunity
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is the primary US federal agency funding research on environmental factors affecting human health, including electromagnetic fields.
EMF Research at NIEHS
NIEHS has historically funded significant EMF research, including:
- The National Toxicology Program (NTP) studies on cell phone radiation
- Research on power-frequency EMF and health effects
- Studies on mechanisms of EMF biological effects
Grant Types
- R01 - Research Project Grant (major research projects)
- R21 - Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant
- R03 - Small Grant Program
- F31/F32 - Individual fellowships (pre/postdoctoral)
- K Awards - Career development awards
Priority Areas
NIEHS considers priority research on:
- Carcinogenic effects of EMF
- Reproductive effects
- Neurological effects
- Mechanisms of biological effects
Eligibility
- US-based research institutions
- International collaborators may participate
- New and early-stage investigators receive special consideration
How to Apply
- Review NIEHS funding opportunities
- Contact NIEHS program officers for guidance
- Submit through NIH eRA Commons
Resources
- NIEHS Electric & Magnetic Fields page
- NIH Reporter - Search funded projects