The Ohio Occupational Safety and Health Research Program is focused on maximizing the impact research efforts in occupational safety and health have to help Ohio's work force.

The competitive research program emphasizes on maximizing the impact of these research efforts on the overall safety, health, productivity and competitiveness of Ohio's work force. 

The program is an open competition for researchers in Ohio’s not-for-profit higher education institutions and research organizations. It provides funding for research projects up to $300,000 per project. The duration of each research project is limited to 24 months. The deadline for proposal submission is 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 12, 2023.

View the Ohio Occupational Safety and Health Research Program application and guidelines.

View the Research Grant Application and Management Guidance Manual

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