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Pilot Project Program: Community-engaged Environmental Health Research Goals Through the Pilot Project Program, we support the next generation of environmental health scientists and further our mission of addressing community-identified environmental health issues using scientific strategies that uplift and engage communities in the Maryland region. The Center commits to funding and advising projects–chosen through a competitive application process–that: Authentically nurture co-creation of knowledge in community partnerships; Drive forward innovative environmental health research; Translate scientific findings into action to address community-identified challenges and concerns. Who can apply? Faculty at all stages at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland Early-stage faculty are encouraged to apply Community members and Hopkins-affiliated graduate students can submit an application and be included as research team members, but cannot be the Principal Investigator (PI) Application Types – All up to $40,000 Community Partnership Awards Proposals must meet the following criteria: 1) demonstrate a Community-engaged research (CEnR) partnership between one or more faculty and one or more community organizations; 2) specify how the outputs and outcomes of the pilot project will support development of responsive, science-based, environmental health solutions to community-identified needs; and/or 3) build the capacity of faculty, students and community partners to conduct and participate in multi-directional and responsive CEnR research. These pilot awards will be awarded to any JHU or university faculty in the Maryland region working together with community partners on projects designed and conducted with the active participation of said partners. New Directions Grants To incentivize new perspectives and progress in environmental health, we seek to fund high impact, innovative projects in environmental health around the central scientific themes of the Center and to attract talented, investigators from other fields of study to explore environmental health. We will fund Investigator-initiated innovative proposals that will result in the development of new technologies, the exploration of new scientific directions, or the creation of new collaborative teams, with the goal of submission of multi-investigator grant proposals. Career Development Awards To promote and support the next generation of environmental scientists whose research is focused on community engaged research, we seek to fund Early Stage Investigators in community- engaged environmental health research. Early-stage investigators (junior faculty) who have not received federal funding for their research and are committed to a career focused on CEnR may apply. Recipients of this award will be eligible for career mentoring through the Center leadership. See Request For Applications (RFA) for more details 2023-2024 CHARMED Pilot Projects Past CHARMED Pilot Projects

Top 2024 CHARMED Center Pilot Project Program Request for Applications (RFA) Application Due Date: The next due dates will be posted soon. Eligible: Full-time Johns Hopkins University faculty and partnering institutions (University of Maryland). (Students/postdoctoral Fellows must be supported by a full-time faculty mentor as the Principal Investigator) Budget: Up to $40,000 Grant Period: Twelve months, with a possible 12-month non-cost time extension upon review Submit Via Email: Application and supporting documents via email: Marlee Rendel; mrendel1@jh.edu Award Start Date: Two months after submission Please click following icon to download the whole file of Request for Applications 2024: Program Overview The mission of The Center for Community Health: Addressing Regional Maryland Environmental Determinants of Diseases (CHARMED) is to identify and address the environmental health concerns of communities across the greater Maryland region (from Washington, DC through Baltimore, MD and including some regions of Pennsylvania). Purpose and Pilot Project Information The CHARMED Center Pilot Grants will provide funding to faculty to enable and support community-engaged research partnerships, foster innovative interdisciplinary research in environmental health, translate knowledge into action to address community environmental challenges in the Maryland region, and nurture and support the next generation of environmental scientists. Community-focused research is encouraged in all pilot grant applications. These programs should strengthen the ability to secure subsequent research funding from external sources. The recipients are chosen through a competitive application process, with their project proposals reviewed by content experts. The Pilot Project Program solicits applications for three types of research proposals (Please indicate which type of proposal you are submitting): Community Partnership Awards up to $40,000 . Proposals must meet the following criteria: 1) demonstrate a Community-engaged research (CEnR) partnership between one or more faculty and one or more community organizations; 2) specify how the outputs and outcomes of the pilot project will support development of responsive, science-based, environmental health solutions to community-identified needs; and/or 3) build the capacity of faculty, students and community partners to conduct and participate in multi-directional and responsive CEnR research. These pilot awards will be awarded to any JHU or university faculty in the Maryland region working together with community partners on projects designed and conducted with the active participation of said partners. New Directions Grants up to $40,000 . To incentivize new perspectives and progress in environmental health, we seek to fund high impact, innovative projects in environmental health around the central scientific themes of the Center and to attract talented, investigators from other fields of study to explore environmental health. We will fund Investigator-initiated innovative proposals that will result in the development of new technologies, the exploration of new scientific directions, or the creation of new collaborative teams, with the goal of submission of multi-investigator grant proposals. Career Development Awards (CD) up to $40,000 . To promote and support the next generation of environmental scientists whose research is focused on community engaged research, we seek to fund Early Stage Investigators in community- engaged environmental health research. Early-stage investigators (junior faculty) who have not received federal funding for their research and are committed to a career focused on CEnR may apply. Recipients of this award will be eligible for career mentoring through the Center leadership. We encourage cross-discipline collaborative research. Any full-time faculty person from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), or our partnering institutions, may apply and act as PI. These CHARMED Program grants are possible through the NIEHS Center P30 funding and will be subject to NIH reporting policies. Eligibility The CHARMED Community-Engaged Research (CeNR) awards will be available to all Johns Hopkins University faculty and our partner institution (University of Maryland), at all career stages who are interested in collaborating with community stakeholders to address specific environmental challenges identified by community partners in the Maryland region. Those in "visiting" or "adjunct" status or those pending appointment are not eligible. Inclusion of community partners (community, faith-based organization or public agencies) as Co-PIs is highly encouraged. Junior faculty interested in developing CEnR research careers, are encouraged to apply. An investigator can be PI on only one submitted proposal per round. Investigators can be co-investigators on multiple applications, or PI on one application and co-investigator on one or more other applications. Hopkins-affiliated postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, graduate students, and community members may submit a CHARMED application and be included as research team members on CHARMED proposals. However, they may not be the PI. If the applicant is not a faculty member, the supporting faculty member PI is required to write a letter indicating review, mentorship responsibility, and approval of the project. Eligible submissions must be oriented towards specific milestones, with clear endpoints and a realistic timeline for completion within the twelve-month funding period. Applicants identified as the main PI have primary responsibility for the grant submission, and if subsequently selected for funding, all work to be performed as well as all reporting requirements and other stipulations which must be satisfied as a condition of receiving this award. Awards WILL NOT be transferred to another investigator post-award. Successful awardees will be required to attend the Annual CHARMED Symposium to present the results of their project. Criteria Relevance to Community-Engaged Research: Are there clear plans to develop a new or build on an established academic-community partnership to move a project through to the next step and relevance to the following community-health themes: (1) Cardiorespiratory Health and Airborne Contaminants; 2) Chemical Mixtures and Emerging Contaminants, and Health; 3) Community, Social, and Environmental Determinants of Health; and 4) Neurological Health of the Center and/or to the broader field of environmental health. Scientific impact, novelty, and merit Qualifications of the research team Feasibility of project completion within a 12-month period Likelihood of resulting in additional research funding All awardees will be encouraged to utilize at least one Core of the Center, to work with the CEC, IHSFC, and Administrative Core (AC) to disseminate their findings to the appropriate stakeholders, and to translate their findings into practice or policies. Application & Submission Information Request for Information : Interested faculty should contact the Pilot Project Program Directors (Marsha Wills-Karp and Thomas Hartung) for more information and to help determine whether their research fits within the scope of the PPP. Funds Available : Investigative teams may request up to $40,000/faculty, with an award term of one year. Pilot grants will not be awarded for projects already funded through external agencies, however coupling of CHARMED pilot funding with funding from other internal JHU pilot projects to extend the impact of the work is encouraged. Since these Awards are intended to support new community-engaged projects, no preliminary data are required. Application Format : Applications should be in a font no smaller than 11 points, with margins of at least 0.5 inches on all sides Complete applications will consist of the following six elements (COMBINE ALL MATERIALS INTO A PDF FOR SUBMISSION-labelled with the PI’s name) : 1. Project Plan The project plan should be composed of the following components and be no longer than 5 pages : a. Abstract b. Innovative hypothesis to be tested or goal to be achieved c. Description of the nature of the community partnership that enables the proposed work (as appropriate) d. Approach to be pursued during the year of funding e. Description of potential CHARMED Core utilization f. Expected impact of the proposed studies on community health beyond the initial funded phase including what future work would be enabled g. A statement discussing how this project is relevant to the themes of the Center and a description of how the results of the pilot project will inform or support subsequent applications for extramural funding h. A statement of how the results will be disseminated to the community and be translated into policy/practice; Priority will be given to projects that directly impact the CHARMED community areas (Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania and Delaware) and utilize the Core services of the Center. 2. Comprehensive Budget: Allowable Expenses : Successful applicants will receive awards that can be utilized to support the awardee’s research teams, recruitment of study participants, community member engagement, utilization of ECMC and IHSFC Core services, laboratory supplies, equipment, technical personnel or student salaries, collaborative activity costs (e.g., partnership meetings), and any other costs required to complete the study. With Core leadership approval, travel essential to the conduct of research, but not for travel to present results at established meetings or conferences may be requested. The budget MUST include an explanation of other funding sources that will be used to cover costs not covered by this pilot grant program. The budget MUST include the name and email address of the applicant’s financial contact. Faculty salary costs should not be included-but will be considered under certain circumstances. No indirect costs should be included in the budget, unless under special arrangement. 3. Detailed Budget Justification: A budget justification describing how the funding will be allocated to each investigator on the team, and how it will be apportioned for any personnel, supplies, equipment or other project expenses. Any budget amount up to the cap can be proposed. Funds may be requested for salary support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows or technicians, equipment, consumables, and/or computer time. (1-page maximum). 4. Biographical Sketch Information: All academic investigators (PI, Co-PI) should provide a current NIH prototype biosketch (5-page limit). Community partners can submit a short resume or bio. Please include all current and pending support from sponsored and non-sponsored sources. 5. Detailed Project Timeline: All awards are for one year of support. Carryover of awarded funds to a second year will be considered under special circumstances by written request with justification accompanied by a brief report of progress. Applicants must describe a credible plan that assures that they will make substantial progress within one year of funding. 6. Reference list of up to 30 references (not included in the 5 page proposal) Application Submission & Review 1. Sending an Application: Applications, with the components listed above are to be submitted electronically in a single PDF file to dkiefab1@jhu.edu . This funding mechanism uses internal funding and does not require review or approval by any Office of Research Administration. 2. Incomplete and Non-responsive Applications Will Not be Reviewed. Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval of human subjects is not required prior to review of an application. However, initiation of IRB or ACUC review, if necessary or applicable, will be required prior to commencement of research. Due to the accelerated nature of this program, investigators are strongly encouraged to initiate necessary approvals prior to grant submission or during the grant review period. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION: The review process will evaluate the scientific merit and innovativeness of the project, its potential long-term impact and the synergy expected to result from the proposed cross-departmental collaboration. The project itself must be both highly innovative and currently unfunded. A panel of internal or external peers will review application. ANTICIPATED ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDS AND START DATES: Award notices and announcement of awardees is anticipated in two months after submission. Award Administration Information Award Notices: Award notices will be issued from the Administrative Offices of the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering and will provide additional information about the award including information and instructions about making funds available for use. Post-Award Reporting: Recipients will submit a final progress report, including any completed work, reports of invention, and any external funding applications/awards enabled by this funding. Presentation of Results: It is expected that recipients of CHARMED Pilot Projects will present their findings at the CHARMED Annual Symposium. Contact Information The CHARMED Center for Environmental Community Health Email Marlee Rendel mrendel1@jh.edu (preferred contact method) Top of Page

Community Engagement Core (CEC) The CHARMED Community Engagement Core (CEC) serves as the conduit for community engagement and research, fostering synergy between communities, CHARMED investigators, and other stakeholders to fulfill a shared mission of reducing community-identified environmental health concerns. The CEC builds upon existing partnerships in the Maryland region (DelMarVa, Washington D.C., and southern Pennsylvania) focused on community, social, and environmental , determinants of health. Community concerns include historical and ongoing challenges with air, water, and soil quality, solid and hazardous waste management, aging infrastructure, transportationenergy infrastructure, goods movement, and land use and development. The CHARMED CEC convenes the Environmental Justice Partnerships Board (EJPB) – a space for knowledge sharing and active collaboration between community members, community-based and nonprofit organizations, local schools, academic research, and governmental and regulatory groups around environmental health and justice. Community partners host graciously host monthly EJPB meetings to discuss current environmental health and EJ concerns in the MD region. The CHARMED CEC helps to: Train the next generation of leaders to conduct responsive, environmental health community-engaged research (CEnR); Increase faculty capacity to understand and conduct translational CEnR; Sustain existing and newly established, multi-directional CEnR partnerships; Deliver educational and translational materials that improve environmental health literacy among community and stakeholder groups; and Co-generate knowledge that can reduce community environmental exposures and ultimately improve community health outcomes. Submit a CHARMED Support Request Meet the Environmental Justice Partnerships Board Meet the CEC Leadership

Johns Hopkins Core Center for Community Health: Addressing Regional Maryland Environmental Determinants of Disease (CHARMED Center) is to build capacity in community-engaged research aimed at understanding the mechanistic links between environmental exposures and adverse health outcomes and translate these findings into action to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals in communities across the greater Maryland region. About the CHARMED Center Residents of the greater Maryland region (extending north from Washington, DC through Baltimore, MD and including central Pennsylvania) face a complex range of environmental health concerns related to environmental pollutants from a wide variety of sources. The mission of the Johns Hopkins NIEHS P30 Core Center for Community Health: Addressing Regional Maryland Environmental Determinants of Disease (CHARMED Center) is to build capacity in community-engaged research aimed at understanding the mechanistic links between environmental exposures and adverse health outcomes and translate these findings into action to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals in communities across the greater Maryland region. The CHARMED Center builds partnerships between communities and environmental health stakeholders (e.g., environmental regulatory agencies, advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations) of the greater Baltimore region (from Washington, DC through Baltimore, MD and including some regions of Pennsylvania) to address their environmental health and justice concerns. CHARMED provides training, support, and access to environmental health experts and state-of-the-art technologies to facilitate the creation of lasting community-investigator partnerships aimed at tackling the pressing environmental concerns of our communities. Although the CHARMED Center is based in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering , which spans the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Whiting School of Engineering , it is a university-wide hub for community-focused environmental research at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland . CHARMED includes members from Schools/Departments campus-wide and from the University of Maryland: Public Health, Biostatistics, Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Sociology, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Materials Sciences and Engineering. The CHARMED Center focuses on 4 major thematic areas including: Cardiorespiratory Health and Airborne Contaminants, Chemical Mixtures and Emerging Contaminants, and Health, Community, Social, and Environmental Determinants of Health, Neurological Health. The Center also houses several Facility Cores that will provide the scientific expertise and support required for conducting community-engaged environmental health research. The Cores include: The Community Engagement Core (CEC) co-led by Chris Heaney, PhD, Associate Professor in EHE and Sacoby Wilson, PhD, Professor at the University of Maryland, will serve as a bridge between greater Baltimore Communities and JHU/UMD investigators (CEC) and provide training in the conduct of Community-engaged research. These efforts build collaborations between JHU faculty members and community leaders and/or community-based organizations, conduct preliminary investigation into an community environmental concerns, and builds capacity within a community-based organization to conduct future research on community environmental health issues. The Integrated Health Sciences Facilities Core (IHSFC) is led by Nirupama Putcha, MD, MHS, Associate Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Faculty across the University will be able to obtain support and training to engage in Community Engaged Research (study design, biostatistical support, translation) through the IHSFC. The Exposure Characterization And Modeling Facility Core (ECMC) is led by Kirsten Koehler, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health. The ECMC will provide faculty across JHU resources for assessment of community exposures including in air, water, and soil. The Pilot Grant Program is led by Dr. Thomas Hartung, MD, PhD, Professor of Environmental Health and Engineering leads the Pilot Project Program. Annually pilot project awards will be available to the University community to facilitate and support community-engaged projects that address community environmental concerns. Importantly, through a rapid response process (48 hour turn-around), funds can be rapidly deployed to address more emergent needs of the community-investigator teams. We encourage investigators who have an interest in community-engaged research focused on improving the environmental health of our communities, to join our Center activities (Monthly Environmental Justice Partnerships Board meetings, monthly Thematic Working Group meetings, and an Annual Retreat).

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2024 NIEHS EHSCC Meeting Hosted by the Johns Hopkins CHARMED Center Sept. 23-25, 2024 The Hyatt Regency 300 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21218 About the Conference The annual EHSCC meeting brings together researchers, scientists, and community members in the field of environmental health science for enlightening sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. The 2024 event will offer outstanding opportunities for academics and community members to share their insights and expand their knowledge. In addition to our regular agenda, we hope you will take advantage of these additional opportunities to explore Baltimore and network with peers: Monday, Sept. 23 : Tour of Baltimore communities, details will be announced Monday, Sept. 23 : Dinner reception at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture . This is a great chance to meet other professionals in the field of environmental health science while exploring the museum. Wednesday, Sept. 25 : The meeting on Wednesday, September 25th ends at 3pm EST. Venue Information for Conference The meeting will be held at the Baltimore Hyatt Regency located at 300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 . As partners with the hotel, we are delighted to offer conference attendees an exclusive discounted rate of Agenda Please find DRAFT Agenda Air Travel The nearest airport to Baltimore is the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) . The hotel is 17 miles from the airport. Amtrak Baltimore’s Penn Station is served by multiple Amtrak train routes. Penn Station is 10-minutes from the Hyatt Regency by car and is on a direct bus line. Contact Us To learn more about EHSCC, visit NIEHS website . If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at mrendel1@jh.edu . GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BOOKING NON-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BOOKING REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE Funded by NIEHS Core Center Grant P30-ES032756

< Back to Center Leadership List Contact Info Mail maubour1@jh.edu Globe https://publichealth.jhu.edu/faculty/4606/matthew-a-aubourg Matthew Aubourg, MSPH CEC Coordinator Matthew A. Aubourg, MSPH is a Research Associate in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He works alongside community-based organizations to co-create community-driven research addressing environmental health and justice issues, translating research to action. He serves in the Community Science and Innovation for Environmental Justice (CSI EJ) Initiative and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) P30 Center for Community Health: Addressing Regional Maryland Environmental Determinants of Disease (CHARMED) Community Engagement Core.

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