Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
Key Information
Due Date: November 23, 2027
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Workforce Development & Education
Overview
ERCs are important institutions that offer a range of training, research, and outreach programs. They are primarily based in universities, offering high-quality interdisciplinary post-graduate and graduate training in areas such as occupational medicine, occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. Other related disciplines are also covered.
Research plays a crucial role in ERCs. NIOSH trainees and faculty at ERCs conduct research related to the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) and emerging issues to advance the occupational safety and health field.
The ERCs have a regional presence and strive to diversify the occupational safety and health profession through instilling core values, developing mission statements, and producing beneficial outputs.
ERCs function as valuable resources for the nation’s workforce. They offer continuing education and outreach, and they make strong efforts to collaborate with professional associations, businesses, worker advocacy groups, industries, and public health agencies. Additionally, ERCs cooperate with Minority Serving Institutions and other training programs supported by NIOSH to have a significant and positive impact on worker health, safety, and overall well-being.
Key Dates
Open Date: October 31, 2022
Application Due Date: November 23, 2027
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Workforce Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City, village or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted