The sponsor provides opportunities and support for research in environmental areas. Areas of study include engineering, environmental sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and related scientific disciplines. The research will take place at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Research Laboratory in Athens or in Cincinnati. Awards vary depending on the area of study and degree. The sponsor supports projects in community and economic development, youth and youth services, health and medicine, education, cultural advancement and the arts, religion, environment and conservation, and human and social services.
Applicants are tax-exempt organizations.
While applications are accepted throughout the year, the Board of Directors meets quarterly to consider applications. Eligible candidates should have no more than five years of postdoctoral professional experience. Community Innovation will focus on encouraging communities to explore new approaches to improving their health. Multicultural Health will focus on developing the field of multicultural health by supporting the theoretical and applied work of addressing socio-cultural barriers to improved health. The sponsor provides support for projects that benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of education, training, and research.