Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking applications for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers under solicitation RFA-OH-25-002, with a response deadline of October 26, 2028. These centers are academic institutions tasked with providing advanced interdisciplinary training at the graduate and post-graduate levels in core occupational safety and health disciplines including industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine, and occupational safety, along with related fields. The program emphasizes research and research training as central components, requiring faculty and trainees to engage in studies aligned with NIOSH's National Occupational Research Agenda and emerging priorities in worker health and safety. The centers are expected to foster a diverse workforce by maintaining regional presence and collaborating with Minority Serving Institutions and other NIOSH-funded programs to expand access and representation. Beyond training, the centers serve as national resources through continuing education, outreach initiatives, and partnerships with professional associations, worker advocacy groups, businesses, industries, and public health agencies. They are instrumental in translating research into practice and supporting workforce health and safety across the country. The grant is open to academic institutions, and applications must demonstrate a strategic plan for integrating education, research, and community engagement under the overarching mission of advancing occupational safety and health. The funding opportunity is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, with point of contact information provided for grants administration inquiries.