NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education

 

To support innovate research and training through multi-project, interdisciplinary grants; individual investigator research grants; research education program grants; Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants; time-sensitive grants; and conference grants. Areas of research may include: (1) advanced techniques for the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effect on human health of hazardous substances; (2) methods to assess the risks to human health presented by hazardous substances; (3) methods and technologies to detect hazardous substances in the environment; and (4) basic biological, chemical, and physical methods to reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances.

Active 93.143 National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 In Fiscal Year 2016, the Superfund Research Program will continue to support large, multi-project center grants, individual investigator grants and Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs in order to advance research in accordance with the mandates specified in with the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. In FY 2016, the Superfund Research Program continued to support research and make advances in the areas germane to its legislative mandates: advanced techniques for the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effect on human health of hazardous substances; methods to assess the risks to human health presented by hazardous substances; methods and technologies to detect hazardous substances in the environment; and basic biological, chemical, and physical methods to reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances.
Fiscal Year 2018 In Fiscal Year 2018, the Superfund Research Program supported large, multi-project center grants; individual investigator grants; research education program grants; Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants; time-sensitive grants; and conference grants in order to advance research in accordance with the mandates specified in with the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986.
Fiscal Year 2023 The Superfund Research Program will continue to support large, multi-project center grants; individual investigator grants; research education program grants; Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants; time-sensitive grants; and conference grants in order to advance research in accordance with the mandates specified in with the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986.
Fiscal Year 2024 The Superfund Research Program will continue to support large, multi-project center grants; individual investigator grants; research education program grants; Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants; time-sensitive grants; and conference grants in order to advance research in accordance with the mandates specified in with the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Title I, Section III, and Title II, Section 209, Public Law 99- 499, as amended; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, Section 311(a), Public Law 96-510; Public Health Service Act, Section 301, Public Law 78-410, as amended; Public Law 99-500. The NIEHS Superfund Research Program is administered under Regulation 42 CFR 65a “NIEHS Hazardous Substances Basic Research and Training Grants.” An accredited institution of higher education, as defined in the Higher Education Act, 20 U.S.C. (annotated) 3381, may submit an application and receive a grant for support of research by a named principal investigator. Subcontracts may be made with public and private organizations, including: generators of hazardous wastes; persons involved in the detection, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of hazardous substances; owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances are located; and State, local and Tribal governments. Nonprofit organizations which are incorporated under 501(c)(4) are prohibited from receiving grants. Organizations applying for a grant under the SBIR/STTR programs must qualify as a U.S.-owned Small Business Concern (SBC). Any accredited institution of higher education engaged in biomedical research and/or engineering and ecological research. SBIR awards are restricted to small business that meet NIH's criteria for SBC. Tribal entities that meet these requirements are eligible to apply. The cost principles for awards under this program are set forth in HHS regulations at 45 CFR 75, Subpart E and Appendix IX (hospitals) to Part 75. Commercial organizations are subject to the cost principles located at 48 CFR 31.2 Federal Acquisition Regulation. See the NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIH GPS) for further guidance on the applicability of cost principals (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm). Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 75. Applications for the Superfund Research Program are accepted in response to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) which are posted on National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/srp/funding/index.cfm). Applications must be submitted electronically. The policies and procedures generally applicable to NIH grants are set forth in the NIH GPS (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm). Application forms and instructions for their submission are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm. Applicants are encouraged and in some cases required to consult with NIEHS Program Officials prior to submission of an application. Prospective applicants for the Multi-Project Center grants are asked to submit a letter of intent one month prior to the receipt of the applications. In addition, Conference Grants applicants must submit a letter requesting permission to apply one month prior to the receipt of applications. Detailed information about NIEHS grant programs and staff contacts can be found at http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/index.cfm. Grants are awarded on the basis of a dual review by peer groups of all applications. For all applications except for SBIR, the first level of review is by a Special Emphasis Panel of peers for scientific merit. For SBIR applications, the first level of review is by a study section for scientific merit. In addition, a national advisory council provides a secondary level of review for all applications. As required by P.L. 109-482, the NIH Health Reform Act of 2006, all research grant and cooperative agreements must undergo Advisory Council/Board review and approval prior to funding. Review of Individual NRSA applications by an Advisory Council/Board is not required. Final approval of these recommendations and decisions concerning funding are made by the Director, NIEHS. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines More than 180 days. From 9 to 12 months. More than 180 days. A principal investigator may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-064.html. More than 180 days. Renewal requests are subject to the same criteria as new applications. The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to program mandates and the stated program objectives. For renewal applications, additional criteria include the progress made in the prior grant period. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; and (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment. Research grants are intended to support the direct costs of a project, in accordance with an approved budget, plus an appropriate amount for indirect costs. Grants made under this program are for university-based programs, and the objective is to establish and maintain coordinated research efforts that link basic biomedical research with related engineering, hydrogeological and ecological studies. In addition, the Superfund Research Program supports small business research through the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program. The award and use of funds are subject to applicable provisions of basic statutory authorities, appropriations acts, pertinent regulations, and operating policies of the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Not applicable. Awards made under this program are subject to the audit requirements of OMB 2 CFR 200, as implemented by 45 CFR 75, Subpart F, and in the NIH GPS (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm). In accordance with the provisions of 45 CFR 75, Subpart D - Post Federal Award Requirements, Record Retention and Access, ?75.361, expenditures and other financial records must be retained for 3 years from the day on which the grantee submit the last expenditure report for the report period. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Research Grants for the multi-project, individual investigator, research education program may be awarded for up to 5 years, generally in 12-month budget periods. Small Business Innovative Research grants may be awarded for up to 1 year for Phase I grants and up to 2 years for Phase II grants. Time-sensitive grants may be awarded up to two years. Conference grants may be awarded up to one year. Funds are released primarily on the basis of an Electronic Transfer System. Program Contacts: Multi-Project Center Grants: Dr. Michelle Heacock, Acting Chief, Hazardous Substances Research Branch (HSRB), DERT, NIEHS, E-mail: suk@niehs.nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3325. Dr. Danielle Carlin, Program Administrator, HSRB, email: danielle.carlin@nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3244. Dr. Michelle Heacock, Program Administrator, HSRB, email: heacockm@niehs.nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3267. Dr. Heather Henry, Program Administrator, HSRB, email: heather.henry@nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3268. Time-Sensitive (R21), Individual Investigator Grants (R01), SBIR Awards (R43/R44): Dr. Heather Henry, Program Administrator, HSRB, email: heather.henry@nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3268. Research Education Program Grants (R25): Dr. Danielle Carlin, Program Administrator, HSRB, email: danielle.carlin@nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3244 Conference Grants (R13): Ms. Brittany Trottier, Health Specialist, email: brittany.trottier@nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3331 Grants Management Contact: Ms. Jenny Greer, Chief Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, e-mail: jenny.greer@nih.gov. Telephone: (984) 287-3332. Dr. Michelle Heacock
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Phone: (984) 287-3267 https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/centers/srp/index.cfm 75-0862-0-1-552 (Project Grants) FY 21$50,261,000.00; FY 22 est $49,210,069.00; FY 23 est $50,920,350.00; FY 20$50,388,000.00; FY 19$48,164,000.00; FY 18$46,724,000.00; FY 17$46,779,000.00; FY 16$46,546,000.00; - Range: $12,600 to $2,497,099 Average: $779,281 42 CFR 52; 45 CFR 75; 45 CFR 92; NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts; NIH GPS, http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm. Other publications, information, and applications and kits are available from the Office of Extramural Research, Outreach and Activities Resources, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, and the NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, 111 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Fiscal Year 2016 A detailed listing and description of NIEHS Superfund Research Program funded projects can be found at http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/srp/programs/index267.cfm. A detailed listing and description of NIEHS Superfund Research Program funded projects can be found at https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/srp/programs/index.cfm.
Fiscal Year 2017 A detailed listing and description of NIEHS Superfund Research Program funded projects can be found at https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/srp/programs/index.cfm.
Fiscal Year 2018 A detailed listing and description of NIEHS Superfund Research Program funded projects can be found at https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/srp/programs/index.cfm.