The Health Effects Institute Funding Opportunities

Requests for (Preliminary) Applications
Follow the links below to find the current and past RFAs and RFPAs, application forms, and instructions on how to fill out the forms.

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Current HEI Research Agendas
HEI has issued a new 2010 Request for Qualifications for a Data Analysis Center. The Fall 2009 Request for Preliminary Applications RFPA 09-5 is still current.

• NEW 2010 Request for Qualifications for a Data Analysis Center
  The goal of this RFQ is to solicit a statement of qualifications from experienced biostatisticians interested in developing an analysis plan, managing data, and analyzing data collected in a multicenter controlled ozone exposure study in human volunteers. The center will be working with the scientists funded under RFA 10-1, Cardiovascular effects of exposure to low levels of ozone in the presence and absence of other pollutants (see below). Although the studies are being conducted in three separate centers, they will have a common protocol and all data will be combined for the statistical analyses. The deadline for submission is October 7, 2010. For more information please contact Dr. Maria Costantini (+1 617 488 2302).
  Download the 2010 RFQ

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• Request for Applications 10-1: Cardiovascular Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ozone in the Presence or Absence of Other Ambient Pollutants CLOSED
  Two types of studies are sought to evaluate cardiovascular and respiratory effects in healthy human volunteers, aged 55 and above. In Phase 1, volunteers will be exposed to ozone alone, at concentrations between 60 and 100 ppb, in a controlled laboratory setting. In Phase 2, volunteers will be exposed to real-world ambient air pollution at sites with ozone concentrations comparable to those used in Phase 1. Interested scientists may apply for Phase 1, Phase 2, or both. For more information please contact Dr. Maria Costantini (+1 617 488 2302). This RFA is no longer accepting applications.
  Download the Winter 2010 RFA booklet
  

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• Request for Applications 09-4: Walter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award CLOSED
  The purpose of this award is to bring new, creative investigators into active research on the health effects of air pollution. It provides three years of funding for a small project relevant to HEI’s research interests to a new investigator with outstanding promise at the Assistant Professor or equivalent level. For eligibility criteria please click here. For more information please contact Dr. Annemoon van Erp (+1 617 488 2346). HEI expects to reissue this RFA in Fall 2010.
  Download the Fall 2009 RFA booklet
  

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• Request for Preliminary Applications 09-5: Health Effects of Air Pollution ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
  RFPA 09-5 provides a mechanism for investigators whose area of interest falls outside of the current RFAs but is compatible with the HEI research program and mission. Applications can be submitted at any time. The deadline for receiving preliminary applications for consideration at the next meeting is September 15, 2010. For more information please contact Dr. Kate Adams (+1 617 488 2330). HEI expects to reissue this RFPA in Fall 2010.
  Download the Fall 2009 RFA booklet

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Application forms for full applications. Application forms are available in PDF or RTF format.
Instructions to fill out the application.

Project Negotiations and Investigator Commitments
Read about the scientific negotiation of project plans, the research agreement (contract), quality assurance program, progress reports, site visits, annual conference, final report and publications. 

Policy on follow-on applications

RFA archive:  Past RFAs and RFPAs, 1996-2009.

HEI Strategic Plan 2010–2015

Investigators' Guide ( 180 KB)
For HEI Investigators who are getting ready to write the Final Report for their study.