Center for Effective and Accessible Health Testing for Extreme Weather (C-EARTH)
Official title: Center for Effective and Accessible Research-based Testing for Health (C-EARTH)
Funded at Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-11600933 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Center at Harvard School of Public Health is creating new ways to study and implement health solutions for extreme heat and other harsh weather, to protect Americans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $22,028 |
| NIH project number | 3P20TW013028-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11600933 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals and communities affected by extreme heat, frontline workers, and decision-makers who implement heat-related health interventions.
✕Less likely to help
If a community is not impacted by extreme heat or does not participate in implementation activities, direct benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
This grant supports building new research capacity and partnerships to study Health in Extreme Weather (HEW), focusing on how to protect health during extreme heat and how to put evidence into practice. It funds cross-disciplinary work, early-career researcher development, and data infrastructure to track heat-related health impacts. Community partners and health workers will help identify needs and test evidence-based solutions. The Center will also work on translating findings into policy and practical implementation strategies for communities. Overall, it aims to accelerate real-world improvements in health during heat events.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to better predictions, policies, and tools to keep people healthier during extreme heat.
How similar studies have gone: Previous international research on heat and health has informed policy, and this center builds on those insights with a U.S.-focused implementation focus.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rice, Mary B — Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Rice, Mary B
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.