Collection of Concordant Multimedia Measurements to Evaluate PFAS Human Exposure Pathways Request for Applications (RFA) and Informational Webinar
August 23, 2021
Open Date: July 7, 2021
Close Date: August 23, 2021
Informational Webinar: Learn more about this RFA and the application process.
Background:
PFAS are a large group of several thousand industrial chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial and manufacturing applications. The pervasive nature of PFAS-containing products, their resistance to metabolic and environmental degradation, their mobility, and their potential for bioaccumulation and toxicity present serious environmental health challenges. Measurement data on the nature and level of PFAS in the residential environment and diet is required to understand and mitigate important pathways for human exposure.
With this RFA, EPA seeks to advance common exposure measurement protocols that can be implemented across PFAS cohort studies to generate important exposure data for priority pathways. The Agency is soliciting research that proposes and evaluates innovative protocols for measuring human exposure to PFAS chemicals in cohorts where biomonitoring is being conducted. Responsive proposals should include a collection of environmental and personal exposure measures and analysis for a common set of PFAS chemicals (e.g., those measured in NHANES) as well as Total Organic Fluorine (TOF). In addition, the data developed should enable or improve interpretation of PFAS biomonitoring data and inform understanding of the important sources and pathways related to personal exposures to PFAS chemicals.
For information on eligibility, project specifications, or how to apply, visit COLLECTION OF CONCORDANT MULTIMEDIA MEASUREMENTS TO EVALUATE PFAS HUMAN EXPOSURE PATHWAYS Request for Applications (RFA)
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Informational Webinar for Applicants Join us for an informational webinar on the Collection of Concordant Multimedia Measurements to Evaluate PFAS Human Exposure Pathways RFA. The webinar covers application information and provides an overview of research areas information provided in the RFA.
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST
Register: Informational Webinar Event Page
Webinar Objectives:
·Share general information and information on research areas for the RFA
·Learn about the administrative, submission, eligibility, and peer review processes
·Question & answer session