Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA ES 14 007
Apply for RFA ES 14 007
- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.143 NIEHS Superfund Hazardous SubstancesBasic Research and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2014 and posted on Jun 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Per NIEHS legislative authority, ONLY Higher Education Institutions may apply for award of this P42 FOA. Section 311(a)(3) of SARA limits recipients of awards to accredited institutions of higher education, which are defined in the Higher Education Act, 20 USC (annotated) 3381. However, grantees are permitted under the law, and encouraged by NIEHS, to subcontract as appropriate with organizations, domestic or foreign, public or private (such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, faith based organizations, units of State and local governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal Government) as necessary to conduct portions of the research. Examples of other organizations may include generators of hazardous wastes persons involved in the detection, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of hazardous substances owners and operators of facilities at which hazardous substances are located State and local governments and community. Foreign Institutions Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42), run by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) within the National Institutes of Health, funds large, interdisciplinary Superfund Research Program (SRP) Centers focused on real-world hazardous substance problems. The intent is to support problem-based, solution-oriented research centers rather than isolated projects. Each funded Center is expected to bring together multiple, integrated research projects that span both biomedical sciences (how exposures affect human health) and environmental science and engineering (how contaminants move, persist, and can be detected or remediated). Alongside the research projects, Centers also include shared “core” components that handle essential functions such as overall administration, community engagement, research translation (moving findings into use by agencies, practitioners, and communities), training, and other research support services that help the Center operate as a cohesive unit.
The scientific scope comes directly from the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. In practical terms, the program is looking for Centers that can advance: (1) techniques to detect hazardous substances and to assess and evaluate their effects on human health, (2) methods to assess human health risks posed by hazardous substances, (3) tools and technologies to detect hazardous substances in environmental media (such as water, soil, sediment, air, or built environments), and (4) foundational biological, chemical, and physical approaches that can reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances. The overall emphasis is on research that not only builds understanding, but also supports solutions, including better measurement, better risk evaluation, and strategies that can inform cleanup, prevention, or exposure reduction.
This particular funding opportunity was issued as RFA-ES-14-007, categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity, with activity areas spanning education, environment, and health. NIEHS anticipated making about 4 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $8.5 million. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Key dates listed for this archived opportunity include a posted date of June 12, 2014, and an application due date (original and current closing date) of September 3, 2014, with an archive date of October 4, 2014.
Eligibility is tightly defined by statute. Only accredited institutions of higher education may apply for the P42 SRP Center award, consistent with SARA Section 311(a)(3) and the Higher Education Act definition. While the applicant organization must be a qualifying higher education institution, NIEHS explicitly allows and encourages Centers to subcontract portions of the work to other organizations as needed to conduct the research. Examples include hospitals, laboratories, community organizations (including faith-based groups), state and local government units, eligible federal agencies, and other entities connected to hazardous waste generation, detection, assessment, evaluation, treatment, site ownership/operation, or community interests. A range of institution types are included within eligible higher education applicants (as applicable), such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and AANAPISI institutions.
Foreign (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply. However, “foreign components” as defined under NIH policy are allowed, meaning a U.S. applicant Center may include certain foreign elements in the work when permitted and appropriately justified under NIH Grants Policy.
For those seeking the original announcement details, NIEHS provided an official link to the NIH Grants Guide posting (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-14-007.html). Administrative contact support for accessing or linking to the announcement was routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42), run by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) within the National Institutes of Health. It funds large, interdisciplinary Superfund Research Program (SRP) Centers that focus on real-world hazardous substance problems.
What is the goal of the P42 SRP Center model?
The goal is to support problem-based, solution-oriented research centers rather than isolated, stand-alone projects. Each Center is expected to operate as a cohesive unit made up of multiple integrated research projects plus shared Center “core” components that provide essential functions.
What kinds of research projects are expected within a funded Center?
Centers are expected to include multiple, integrated research projects spanning both:
- Biomedical sciences (how hazardous substance exposures affect human health), and
- Environmental science and engineering (how contaminants move, persist, can be detected, or can be remediated).
What are the required or typical “core” components within a Center?
Alongside research projects, Centers include shared “core” components that handle key functions such as overall administration, community engagement, research translation (moving findings into use by agencies, practitioners, and communities), training, and other research support services that help the Center operate as an integrated program.
What scientific areas does the program aim to advance?
The scientific scope is driven by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. In practical terms, the program seeks Centers that can advance:
- Techniques to detect hazardous substances and assess/evaluate their effects on human health
- Methods to assess human health risks posed by hazardous substances
- Tools and technologies to detect hazardous substances in environmental media (for example, water, soil, sediment, air, or built environments)
- Foundational biological, chemical, and physical approaches that reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances
Is the emphasis more on basic science or practical solutions?
The emphasis is on research that builds understanding and supports solutions, including better measurement, better risk evaluation, and strategies that can inform cleanup, prevention, or exposure reduction.
What is the funding opportunity number (RFA) for this program?
This particular opportunity was issued as RFA-ES-14-007.
What type of grant opportunity is this?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What activity areas does this opportunity cover?
The activity areas span education, environment, and health.
How many awards were anticipated?
NIEHS anticipated making about 4 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was about $8.5 million.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is June 12, 2014.
What was the application due date?
The application due date (original and current closing date) listed is September 3, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is described as archived, with an archive date of October 4, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization?
Eligibility is defined by statute. Only accredited institutions of higher education may apply for the P42 SRP Center award, consistent with SARA Section 311(a)(3) and the Higher Education Act definition.
Are specific types of higher education institutions included among eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligible higher education applicants may include (as applicable) institution types such as:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-serving institutions
- Tribally controlled colleges and universities
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions
- Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISI)
Can a funded Center subcontract parts of the work to other organizations?
Yes. While the applicant organization must be an eligible higher education institution, NIEHS explicitly allows and encourages Centers to subcontract portions of the work to other organizations as needed to conduct the research.
What kinds of organizations can be involved as subcontractors or partners?
Examples listed include hospitals, laboratories, community organizations (including faith-based groups), state and local government units, eligible federal agencies, and other entities connected to hazardous waste generation, detection, assessment, evaluation, treatment, site ownership/operation, or community interests.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
No. Foreign (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant.
Can non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations apply?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply.
Are any foreign elements allowed in the work at all?
Yes. “Foreign components” (as defined under NIH policy) are allowed. A U.S. applicant Center may include certain foreign elements in the work when permitted and appropriately justified under NIH Grants Policy.
Where can someone find the official announcement details?
NIEHS provided an official link to the NIH Grants Guide posting: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-14-007.html.
Who was listed as the administrative contact for help accessing or linking to the announcement?
Administrative contact support for accessing or linking to the announcement was routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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