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Underground Mine Evacuation Technologies and Human Factors Research
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to provide grant opportunities to universities with graduate programs in mining and explosives engineering to 1) support research related to mine emergencies, and 2) build on the work of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) to address mandates in the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (P.L.
109-236).
Research priorities include:
developing new wireless communication devices and methodologies; developing training, systems, and tools to facilitate miner self-escape; and continuing to improve the design of refuge alternatives.
Other possible research areas of interest may include other health and safety issues in related areas, particularly those related to mine emergencies caused by mine fires and explosions.
Interested applicants are encouraged to consider aspects of their graduate program in mining and explosives engineering, including unique facilities, that could best support research related to mine emergencies.
(NIOSH) to address mandates in the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (P.L.
109-236).
Research priorities include:
developing new wireless communication devices and methodologies; developing training, systems, and tools to facilitate miner self-escape; and continuing to improve the design of refuge alternatives.
Other possible research areas of interest may include other health and safety issues in related areas, particularly those related to mine emergencies caused by mine fires and explosions.
Interested applicants are encouraged to consider aspects of their graduate program in mining and explosives engineering, including unique facilities, that could best support research related to mine emergencies.
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NSF Publication 20-603
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Congressional Appropriation specifies that the award go to mining programs that offer graduate programs in both mining and explosives engineering.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-165.html
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
MLioce@cdc.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2021-02-12
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2022-03-03
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