Hazardous Substances Research and Training Program – Research Centers

Objective

The NIEHS Superfund Basic Research and Training Program is authorized through the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. This includes the following research and training areas directed towards understanding and attenuating the public health effects resulting from exposure to hazardous substances: (1) advanced techniques for the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effect on human health of hazardous substances; (2) methods to assess the risks to human health presented by hazardous substances; (3) methods and technologies to detect hazardous substances in the environment; and (4) basic biological, chemical, and physical methods to reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances.

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization

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. Additional information on eligibility can be found in the NOFO.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

balshaw@niehs.nih.gov
9842873234