The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is the lead agency of the U.S. government responsible for carrying out studies of basic research, disease research, global health, environmental, and clinical research focused multidisciplinary training for researchers.

The NIEHS is continually working to reduce stress on the human illness and disability through a deep understanding of how environmental factors may be causing impact on the development and promotion of human diseases.

The NIEHS, working closely with him the National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced a funding opportunity titled Centers for Oceans and Human Health (COHH). » Read more: National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences: Centers For Oceans And Human Health