Funding-Limited Submission – CDC/NIOSH - Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Safety and Health Research (U01); April 29, 2014

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is soliciting applications to conduct agricultural injury and disease research.  While emphasis will be placed on proposals in the areas of forestry/logging, vulnerable populations and research to practice efforts, any application associated with occupational safety and health concerns in this work sector will be accepted.  NIOSH intends to commit $1.2M in FY 2014 to fund 4-6 awards.  The maximum amount of total costs available per award is $275,000 per year for three years.  The funds will be awarded as a cooperative agreement.

NIOSH has created a Program Portfolio to broadly guide activities by categorizing programs into 10 major National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Sector Programs that represent groups of industrial sectors, and 24 cross-sector programs organized around adverse health outcomes, statutory programs and global efforts.  Detailed information about the Program Portfolio can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/ and specific information on the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Program Portfolio can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/agff/.

Additional information and specific guidelines/requirements:  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-175.html

Because NIOSH limits an institution to one proposal, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process.  Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to send the following material electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Tuesday, April 29, 2014:

· The names and departments of the Project Director and key personnel

· Participating institution(s) if any

· Solicitation number or title (PAR-14-175; Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing Safety and Health Research)

· A brief description of the proposed project (1-2 pages) including the specific aims (the problem the proposed research addresses and how it will result in public health impact and improvements in population health), the specific NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda cross-sectors being addressed, the expected outcomes, and the NIOSH priority area impacted

A committee will be appointed to review the material and make recommendations as to the University’s applicant.  The optional letter of intent is due May 5, 2014 and the complete application is due June 9, 2014. 

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)