The CCBVP invites a sixth round of pilot project applications to support research on human health and vulnerability to environmental influences in either the $5,000-15,000 range or the $15,000-35,000 range. We are especially interested in the effect of various aspects of vulnerability (age, geographic factors, co-morbid diseases, nutritional status, race, economic status, or genetics) on the relationship between environmental factors and health. Collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are especially encouraged. New investigators in environmental health research are encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration. In the last solicitation, we funded about one-third of the applications submitted. This round, we plan to fund 4-8 proposals.

All Duke University faculty, with the exception of members of the CCBVP’s Internal Advisory Committee, are eligible to apply for funding.