National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking applications for a National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation. The center will focus on research, research translation, and capacity building to improve the safety and health of construction workers. The center should propose multidisciplinary approaches, develop partnerships, and serve as a leader in research translation and research-to-practice. • The center will accomplish its goals by integrating and advancing research, research translation, best practices, policy, and guidance. • The center should consider the NIOSH strategic plan and NORA construction research objectives. • The center should emphasize the creation and implementation of evidence-based solutions to address important construction industry safety and health problems. • Collaborations with other academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other occupational safety and health-focused groups are expected.