Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHSCC) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

Background
The Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHS CC) Program uses a P30 grant mechanism to bring together investigators currently funded by NIH or other Federal or non-Federal sources to enhance the effectiveness of existing research and extend the focus of research for environmental health sciences. The EHS CC is expected to support innovation and be on the cutting edge of science. As such, research activities should cross a variety of disciplines to bring multiple perspectives and approaches to bear on significant environmental health research questions and health impacts.

The interdisciplinary nature of an EHS CC should have a synergistic effect that results in greater depth, breadth, quality, innovation, and productivity beyond what individual scientists would be likely to attain by working independently. This should lead to translational research opportunities.

Grant Details
The overall goals for the EHS CC Program are to enhance the capabilities of existing programs in environmental health sciences, assist with building programmatic and scientific capacity, lead in the development of novel research directions, recruit and prepare future leaders in the field, and pioneer efforts in community engagement. Ultimately, the EHS CC should create a flexible structure that allows center members with different expertise to come together to answer complex and/or emerging questions and capitalize on the latest scientific trends.

NIEHS considers community engagement and multi-directional communication as essential activities to advance the goals and relevance of an EHS CC. Therefore, the structure of the Center should facilitate multi-directional interaction with communities and EHS CC members through the required Community Engagement Core (CEC). In addition, EHS Cores are expected to attract established and promising investigators into environmental health research and provide opportunities for career enhancement.

Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for an EHS CC award, the applicant institution must have an already funded research base of at least $3 million per year in direct costs of supported Environmental Health Sciences projects that are related to the NIEHS Mission and Strategic Plan. The projects must include a focus on environmental exposures and health. These may be a mix of NIH, Federal and privately funded awards or career development awards. However at least 50% of the research base must be from the NIH.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for new or first-time applicants may apply for up to 4 years of support. Renewal applications may request up to 5 years of support.

Grant Value
NIEHS intends to commit $6.0M in FY 2024 to fund up to 4 awards.

Place of Performance
Not Applicable