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NIEHS is committed to conducting the most rigorous research in environmental health sciences, and to communicating the results of this research to the public. Explore Health Education
NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health. Explore Research
NIEHS provides many opportunities for funding to individual researchers, organizations, and businesses. Explore Funding Opportunities
NIEHS has a goal to ensure job opportunities and career enhancements programs for both our work force and our community.
NIEHS offers a broad range of job opportunities, career enhancement programs, and research training grants and programs in environmental health sciences and administration. Explore Careers Training
NIEHS sponsors and co-sponsors scientific meetings, conferences, and events throughout the year. These meetings are listed in the NIEHS Events Calendar and are open to the general public.
Find out about the exciting discoveries being made by NIEHS and NIEHS-supported researchers that are helping to improve health and save lives. Explore News Events
The mission of the NIEHS is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health. Explore About NIEHS
Our mission is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health.
Strategic Plan 2025-2029 NIEHS Director Rick Woychik is excited to share that the NIEHS Strategic Plan for FY 2025-2029 is now available online! This plan outlines our vision for advancing environmental health sciences research and translating findings into impactful actions that reduce disease and promote human health.
Personal Journeys and a Roadmap to Success Clarissa Alexander, M.S.
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
National Institutes of Health
Monday, December 9, 2024 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Air Pollution Air pollution is a mixture of natural and man-made substances in the air we breathe. It is typically separated into two categories: outdoor air pollution and indoor air pollution.
Endocrine Disruptors Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are natural or human-made chemicals that may mimic, block, or interfere with the body’s hormones, which are part of the endocrine system. These chemicals are found in many everyday products, including some cosmetics, food and beverage packaging, toys, carpet, and pesticides.
Hurricane and Flood Resources The NIEHS Worker Training Program provides resources to help protect the health and safety of those responding to hurricanes and floods.
NIEHS maintains several newsletters in support of our ongoing research. Discover information about the scientific, policy, training and outreach efforts and activities at NIEHS to better understand the impact your environment has on your health.
NIEHS funds researchers at academic, medical and other institutions around the United States.
Apply for New GrantsNIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health.
June 2024 Residential Proximity to Toxic Metal-emitting Industrial Sites and Toenail Metal Concentrations in a United States-wide Prospective Cohort Daniel M, Ish JL, Madrigal JM, Chang CJ, Lawrence KG, Fisher JA, Levine KE, Trottier BA, Jones RR, Sandler DP, White AJ.
May 2024 Environmental Phenols and Growth in Infancy: The Infant Feeding and Early Development Study Stevens DR, Goldberg M, Adgent M, Chin HB, Baird DD, Stallings VA, Sandler DP, Calafat AM, Ford EG, Zemel BS, Kelly A, Umbach DM, Rogan W, Ferguson KK.
As a publicly-funded institute, NIEHS is committed to conducting the most rigorous research in environmental health sciences, and to communicating the results of this research to the public.
Science Education
NIEHS seeks to invest in the future of environmental health science by increasing awareness of the link between the environment and human health. Our website provides educators, students, and scientists access to reliable tools, resources, and classroom materials.
Explore Health EducationFind the most up-to-date information about the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Read press releases, find interviews, and watch videos where you may learn about our latest research.
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About NIEHS
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and the environment, and to the health and well-being of people everywhere.
Learn More About NIEHSNIEHS offers on-site career development programs, as well as grants, for health research and safety training. Here are some of our current opportunity announcements:
