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Funding & Award Opportunities

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EHSC Funding

UC Davis EHSC offers multiple pathways to support researchers at every stage — whether you're launching a new line of inquiry, pivoting into environmental health, or scaling toward a major grant. From quick-turnaround seed awards to year-long scholar recognition, our funding programs are designed to remove barriers and accelerate your best work. Explore the opportunities below and find the right fit for where you are in your research journey.

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Pilot Projects

The Pilot Projects Program is one of EHSC's primary mechanisms for funding environmental health sciences research, offering support to early-stage investigators, established researchers new to the field, and EHS scientists exploring bold, new directions.

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Seed Funding

Quick-turnaround funding supporting feasibility studies and interdisciplinary collaborations poised for major NIEHS or other grant success.

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EHS Scholar Award

Annual award recognizing promising researchers with funding, mentorship, and priority access to EHSC core resources.

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SOM EHS Fellowship

Fellowship helping School of Medicine faculty build independent careers at the intersection of clinical and environmental health research.

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Other Funding Opportunites

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NIH Grants

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