World Trade Center Health Program Research
World Trade Center Health Program Research
Since 2011 the WTC Health Program has funded research of the 9/11-exposed population of first responders, rescue and recovery workers, and community survivors of all ages. This research fortifies our understanding of health effects related to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. To read more about the history of WTC Health Program research, visit the Research section of our online museum exhibition.
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Updates
2024
Federal Register Notice: Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP)—PAR 20–280, Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01); RFA–OH–24– 002, Exploratory/Developmental Grants on Lifestyle Medicine Research Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21); RFA–OH–24– 003, Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Survivors (R21—No Applications With Responders Accepted); and RFA–OH– 24–004, World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01); Cancellation of Meeting
Due to an unforeseen administrative issue, the March 19-21, 2024 Scientific Merit Review meeting was postponed. The administrative issue has been resolved the meeting will be rescheduled.
2023
Funding Opportunities for 2025
Requirements, guidance, instructions, and other information can be found at the links below.
The following research funding opportunities for 2025 are now open:
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RFA-OH-24-002 Exploratory/Developmental Grants on Lifestyle Medicine Research Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21) (reissue of RFA-OH-23-001)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 5PM Eastern Time
Please see the Related Notice for updated FY2025 deadlines
View announcement on NIH website and Grants.gov
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RFA-OH-24-003 Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Survivors (R21-No Applications with Responders Accepted) (reissue of RFA-OH-22-004)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 5PM Eastern Time
Please see the Related Notice for updated FY2025 deadlines
View announcement on NIH website and Grants.gov -
RFA-OH-24-004 World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 5PM Eastern Time
Please see the Related Notice for updated FY2025 deadlines
View announcement on NIH website and Grants.gov
Forecast:
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RFA-OH-25-001 Exploratory/Developmental Research for World Trade Center Health Program Evidence-based Strategies to Improve Treatment Effectiveness, Diagnostic Practices, and Program Evaluation (R21)
Estimated Post Date: June 03, 2024
Estimated Application Deadline: October 29, 2024
View the forecase on Grants.gov
Closed:
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PAR-20-280 Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01)
View announcement on NIH website and Grants.gov
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has a sufficient mix of meritorious multi-year U01 research projects. Applications for 1-year research projects are not required at this time.
With the closing of this NOFO, the December 10, 2024 receipt date is cancelled. No applications will be accepted for FY2025 funding consideration.
Note: World Trade Center Health Research related to WTC Survivors (U01-No Applications with Responders Accepted) RFA-OH-22-004 was reissued as R21 for FY24. View more details (for reference only) on NIH website and Grants.gov .
For information on past projects and publications, visit the Research Funding Dashboard.
For inquiries on funding announcements, please contact the Scientific Program Official, James Yiin, PhD at JYiin@cdc.gov, or by phone at 513-841-4271.
The NIOSH OEP facilitates stewardship for, and management of, extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
Visit the OEP webpages to view:
- Current Cooperative Agreements and Grants, and
- Past Cooperative Agreements and Grants