NIH is pleased to announce a Highlighted Topic on Health and Extreme Weather (HEW) effective this month. As you may know, the Highlighted Topics generally do not carry any set aside funding or special considerations for review, but they do express NIH’s interest in a particular scientific field. This Highlighted Topic, while not explicitly carrying funding, is tied to the Health and Extreme Weather initiative funded out of NIEHS.

The work of demographers and population health scientists often fits within the scope of this Topic. Read about the Topic and exploring the initiative’s website to learn more. NICHD has not yet signed onto this Topic, but can fund HEW research that is within the scope of the Institute’s priorities.

Title: Health and Extreme Weather: Advancing Critical Research to Address the Direct and Indirect Health Impacts of Weather-Related Natural Disasters and Emerging Weather-Related Harms.
Posted Date: May 1, 2026
Expiration Date: May 1, 2027