Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01)

Summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting cooperative research agreements under the World Trade Center Health Program (U01 mechanism). This federal grant opportunity (RFA-OH-26-001) supports research directly related to the health of individuals affected by the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center disaster. The U01 cooperative agreement mechanism indicates substantial federal programmatic involvement in the conduct of the research. The opportunity opened on May 8, 2026 and closes June 23, 2026.

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Risks & flags

• Extremely limited full-text detail — only a synopsis/docType is posted; scope, eligibility, and evaluation criteria are not yet disclosed, limiting competitive assessment.
• U01 cooperative agreements often favor institutions already embedded in the WTC Health Program research network, which may disadvantage new entrants.