Development Core for Climate and Health Research in Appalachia and the Midwest
Official title: Development Core
Funded at University of Cincinnati · NIH-11415913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant helps the University of Cincinnati build a cross-disciplinary program to study how climate affects health in the Appalachian region and Midwest, and to train the next generation of climate-health researchers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $307,275 |
| NIH project number | 5P20ES036792-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415913 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include patients and communities in the Midwest and Appalachia who are affected by climate-related health challenges and who may participate in ensuing studies or benefit from improved health strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly impacted by climate- or weather-related health issues may see indirect benefits through improved regional health infrastructure and policy.
What this research studies
The Development Core aims to boost our center’s ability to conduct innovative climate-and-health research and to prepare current and future investigators. It funds a pilot grant program, called Urban Resilience Awards, to support small but promising transdisciplinary projects addressing health outcomes and intervention ideas in the context of climate change. It also focuses on mentoring early-career scientists and educating future leaders in this field. The initiative emphasizes building capacity within the Cincinnati community to address extreme weather, health disparities, and regional needs through research and training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the Midwest and Appalachia could benefit from more informed public health strategies and later interventions tailored to climate-related health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot programs in climate-health research have shown that small, targeted grants can stimulate meaningful, cross-disciplinary work.
Where this research is happening
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brunst, Kelly J — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Brunst, Kelly J
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.