NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (U13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings program is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program operates under the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which is responsible for conducting research and providing guidance to improve workplace safety and health conditions across the United States. Through this cooperative agreement mechanism, the agency provides financial and programmatic support to facilitate scientific exchange and collaboration among professionals working in occupational safety and health fields. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support high quality scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops that align with the mission and research priorities of NIOSH. These events are expected to advance knowledge, encourage collaboration, and disseminate findings related to occupational safety and health. Eligible activities include in person or virtual gatherings such as symposia, seminars, and workshops where participants share research, coordinate efforts, and address key challenges in workplace safety. The program explicitly excludes training only events, emphasizing instead the importance of research focused discourse and knowledge exchange. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement from federal staff throughout the lifecycle of the project. This may include guidance, coordination, or participation in the supported event. The estimated total program funding is six hundred thousand dollars, with an anticipated four awards and an award ceiling of thirty thousand dollars per project. No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified, allowing applicants to focus resources on programmatic execution. Funds are intended to support logistical, operational, and programmatic costs associated with organizing and delivering qualifying conferences or meetings. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, encompassing a wide range of entity types including state and local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without tax exempt status, small businesses, and tribal governments or organizations. However, eligibility is restricted to domestic entities within the United States, as foreign institutions and non U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not permitted to apply. This ensures that funded activities directly support national occupational safety and health priorities. The application process is expected to follow standard federal grant submission procedures through Grants.gov. Applicants must prepare and submit required forms and supporting documentation prior to the stated deadline. Applications must be submitted by eleven fifty nine pm local time of the applicant organization on the due date. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice, typical submissions include project narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation demonstrating alignment with NIOSH priorities and the capacity to execute the proposed event. The timeline for this opportunity indicates that it is currently in a forecasted stage, with an estimated application due date of April twelfth two thousand twenty seven and an anticipated award date of August second two thousand twenty seven. Projects are expected to begin on September first two thousand twenty seven. Future cycles are expected to follow standard due dates, suggesting a recurring funding pattern. Applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare early to align their proposals with NIOSH research priorities and conference objectives.

Align conference topics closely with NIOSH priorities and emphasize scientific relevance