Hazardous Substances Research and Training Program - Research Projects

Program objective

The NIEHS Superfund Basic Research and Training Program is authorized through the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. This includes the following research and training areas directed towards understanding and attenuating the public health effects resulting from exposure to hazardous substances: (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.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

• ✓Not-for-Profit Organization
• ✓Nonprofit Organization

Only accredited institutions of higher education," which are defined in the Higher Education Act, 20 USC (annotated) 3381 are eligible as primary grant applicants. Additional information is outlined in the NOFO.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

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