A biker in New York City wears a face mask on June 7, 2023 amidst bad air quality brought on by smoke from Canadian wildfires. Source: Lev Radin via Shutterstock.
Communities across the United States increasingly face wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, floods, heat waves, and other extreme weather events which can be linked to a wide range of illnesses and complex health conditions. More research is needed to develop evidence-based strategies for prevention, preparedness, and intervention measures which reduce harm and improve outcomes for people affected by extreme weather.
That’s why the Natural Hazards Center—with funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation—has launched the Health and Extreme Weather Research Award Program, which is designed to address gaps in knowledge about the health risks and consequences associated extreme weather events.
Please join us for a Proposal Q&A Session on November 7, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. MST to learn more about this funding opportunity, ask questions, and receive proposal development support.
Award Details
Awards of $10,000 to $50,000 are available for researchers to collect perishable, health-relevant data within 6 months or less of an extreme weather event.
Those interested should submit 6-page, single-spaced proposal following the Health and Extreme Weather Proposal Submission Guidelines.
A 20-page, double spaced report detailing activities, findings, and actionable recommendations for health practitioners will be due within six months of award activation.
Please read the call for proposals in its entirety for a full list of research considerations.
Read more about previous studies funded by this initiative and review the published reports and research briefs for insights on the health impacts of recent extreme weather events, including implications for policy and practice. Findings from research supported by this program will inform efforts to save lives, prevent adverse health outcomes, and improve the quality of life of those affected by extreme weather.
Questions
Questions should be emailed to the Natural Hazards Center team at haz.research.awards@colorado.edu.