Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · United States

World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)

Forecast — not open yet

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA expects to make 20 awards of up to $189,000 each, from a total budget of $11.34 million. This is a forecast: the funder has announced the opportunity but it is not open yet and the estimated deadline is 8 Dec 2026. Eligible applicant types include public and State controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, independent school districts and 12 more.

Deadline: Estimated 8 Dec 2026 (not yet confirmed)
Grant amount: Up to $189,000 per project
Total budget: $11.34 million
Funding rate: No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated
Total budget: $11.34 million
Expected awards: 20
Cost sharing: Not required
Likely applicant types: Universities & research, Non-profits, Public bodies, SMEs / start-ups, Companies, Individuals From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Reference: RFA-OH-27-031
Assistance listing: 93.262 Occupational Safety and Health Program
Last checked: 15 Nov 2026

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About this call

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program K01 Award supports early-career investigators in developing independent research careers focused on improving the health and well-being of populations affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (9/11). This award provides up to three years of mentored research and career development support, including at least 75 percent protected time. The program supports research that improves understanding of physical and mental health effects associated with 9/11 exposures, addresses diagnostic or treatment uncertainty, identifies emerging health concerns, examines aging among exposed populations, and informs improvements in clinical care, public health practice, and long-term health outcomes. Research that helps translate scientific findings into improved care and public health practice is encouraged. Responsive research may include epidemiologic, clinical, translational, preclinical, health services, health outcomes, diagnostic, treatment, prevention, quality-of-life, and implementation research. Generalizability to other populations is not required. The award also supports the development of the next generation of investigators needed to address health needs related to 9/11 exposure. More information, including the WTC Health Program Research Agenda and previously funded projects, is available at: https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/researchagenda.html and https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/fundingdashboard.html .

Who can apply

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
State governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Health

Timing

October 26, 2027; October 31, 2028; October 30, 2029; and October 29, 2030. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date.

How to apply

Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Contact

James Yiin, PhD, Scientific Program Official · jcy5@cdc.gov · 513-841-4271

Where these facts come from

Fact	Value	How we know	Taken from the source
Deadline	8 December 2026	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Amount per applicant	Up to $189,000	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Total budget	$11.34 million	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Funding rate	No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Who can apply	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Native American tribal…	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Where to apply	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page come from the funder’s official data, taken on 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.