The Health Effects Institute
Request for Applications:
2009 Research AgendaIntroduction
This page contains information on the 2009 Research Agenda of the Health Effects Institute. We thank you for your interest in HEI and its research program. The areas of research for which the Institute is requesting applications are described below. Hyperlinks to download the RFA booklet and application forms can be found at the bottom of this page.
Request for Applications 09-1. Methods to Investigate the Effects of Multiple Air Pollution Constituents
RFA 09-1 seeks proposals for the development of innovative statistical methods for the characterization of air pollutant mixtures and/or the study of the health effects of air pollution mixtures. As much as $750,000 will be available for studies funded under RFA 09-1. HEI expects to fund up to 3 studies at $100,000 to $150,000 per year. For more information please contact Dr. Sumi Mehta (+1 617 488 2306). This request is now closed.
Download the Winter 2009 RFA booklet
Request for Applications 09-2: Impact of Air Pollution on Infant and Children's Health in Asia
RFA 09-2 seeks proposals on the health effects of air pollution in developing countries in Asia with respect to 1) adverse reproductive outcomes, including low birth weight, pre-term birth, and birth defects, and/or 2) acute lower respiratory infection in children and other children’s health outcomes. As much as $400,000 will be available for studies funded under RFA 09-2. HEI expects to fund up to 3 studies, of up to roughly 2 years’ duration, at $150,000 to $200,000 per year. HEI’s International Scientific Oversight Committee (ISOC) may consider slightly higher budgets from particularly responsive proposals. Opportunities for cost-sharing / provision of matching funds are actively encouraged. For more information please contact Ms. Tiffany North (+1 617 488 2309) or Dr. Aaron Cohen (+1 617 488 2325). This request is now closed.
Download the Spring 2009 RFA booklet
Application forms for RFA 09-2
Request for Statements of Information and Qualification 09-3: Studies of Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Chronic Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease in Asia
RFIQ 09-3 seeks to identify scientific teams intereste in conducting epidemiologic studies of long-term exposure to air pollution and chronic cardiovascular and respiratory disease in developing countries in Asia. The Institute intends to fund a limited number of such studies, conditional on the quality of potential research projects and availability of funds. The objective of this RFIQ is to assess the feasibility of such studies as an initial step in the funding process.
For more information please contact Ms. Tiffany North (+1 617 488 2309) or Dr. Aaron Cohen (+1 617 488 2325). This request is now closed.
Download the Spring 2009 RFA booklet
Application form for RFIQ 09-3 (Word format)
Request for Applications 09-4. Walter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award
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 information on HEI’s current research priorities, applicants should consult Appendix A of the Fall 2009 RFA booklet, which contains sections of HEI’s upcoming Strategic Plan 2010–2015.
HEI expects to provide one award from this RFA this year and to continue the RFA for this award on an annual basis. The evaluation process for these applications will consider the qualifications and background of the applicant, the quality and relevance of the research proposal, and the research environment of the applicant.
For eligibility criteria please click here. For more information please contact Dr. Annemoon van Erp (+1 617 488 2346). This request is now closed.
Download the Fall 2009 RFA booklet
Request for Preliminary Applications 09-5. Health Effects of Air Pollution
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. For information on HEI’s current research priorities, applicants should consult Appendix A of the Fall 2009 RFA booklet, which contains sections of HEI’s upcoming Strategic Plan 2010–2015. For more information please contact Dr. Kate Adams (+1 617 488 2330). This request is now closed.
Download the Fall 2009 RFA booklet
Forms for full applications can be found here. Application forms are available in PDF and RTF format.
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