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Research Grants

Estimating Children’s Soil and Dust Ingestion Rates for Exposure Science

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement
Office of Research and Development

Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program

Estimating Children’s Soil and Dust Ingestion Rates for Exposure Science

CLOSED - FOR REFERENCES PURPOSES ONLY

This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity.

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2020-STAR-D1, Estimating Children’s Soil and Dust Ingestion Rates for Exposure Science

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 66.509

Solicitation Opening Date: May 21, 2020
Solicitation Closing Date: August 5, 2020: 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is asking the scientific community to propose transdisciplinary research to develop or apply innovative approaches/methods to improve the estimates, better characterize the variability, and reduce the uncertainty concerning chemical exposures via soil and dust ingestion for children aged 6 months through 6 years.

For more information, and how to apply, please click on the link provided below.

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