Healthy work design and worker well-being
Official title: Carolina Center for Healthy Work Design and Worker Well-Being
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11631666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-site program aims to improve the health and well-being of workers by studying how work design affects safety, stress, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $993,171 |
| NIH project number | 6U19OH012303-05M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11631666 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Workers across participating workplaces who experience job-related stress, safety concerns, or wellbeing issues may be eligible.
✕Less likely to help
Some workers in non-participating workplaces or with conditions not addressed by the interventions may not benefit.
What this research studies
This program investigates how the way work is organized influences workers’ health and everyday functioning. Researchers will gather data, partner with workplaces, and develop strategies that can be adopted in real-world settings to reduce burnout and improve safety. The project will translate findings into practical guidelines and interventions that employers and clinicians can implement to support workers’ physical and mental health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to healthier workplaces and better well-being for workers.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies in workplace design and well-being have shown that thoughtful changes in work organization can improve health outcomes, though results vary by setting.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linnan, Laura a — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Linnan, Laura a
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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.