HEW Health: Improving Health in Extreme Weather
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-11600934 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centerat Harvard School of Public Health is building capacity to study how extreme heat affects health and test practical solutions for individuals and communities.
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) | $80,523 |
| NIH project number | 3P20TW013028-03S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11600934 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals at risk from extreme heat, community health workers, researchers, and local leaders collaborating on HEW solutions.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals with no exposure to extreme heat issues or not involved in HEW planning may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multi-disciplinary center focused on Health in Extreme Weather (HEW), aiming to create new research capacity and data systems, partner with communities, and translate findings into real-world solutions. It involves collaboration across disciplines, early-career researchers, and community partners to study the health impacts of extreme heat in Americans and test evidence-based strategies. The center will develop and evaluate HEW solutions, engage with community health workers and nonprofits, and build capacity for implementation science to put effective measures into practice. The approach blends administrative, research, and community engagement cores to ensure findings reach policymakers and local leaders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better protection and health outcomes during extreme heat events for people across the U.S.
How similar studies have gone: Previous international HEW research has informed policy and community strategies, with growing evidence that coordinated approaches improve resilience.
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.