CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather
@climatehealthcafe.bsky.social
The Research Coordinating Center for Health and Extreme Weather, based at the Boston University School of Public Health and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Shares ≠ endorsements; the goal is to amplify opportunities for the CAFE community.
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Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Check it out for an intro to greenspace and health and a technical walkthrough in accessing and utilizing satellite data.
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Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Check it out for an intro to greenspace and health and a technical walkthrough in accessing and utilizing satellite data.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
New CAFE University recap just dropped!
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Check it out for an intro to greenspace and health and a technical walkthrough in accessing and utilizing satellite data.
buff.ly/lsE5CEt
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Check it out for an intro to greenspace and health and a technical walkthrough in accessing and utilizing satellite data.
buff.ly/lsE5CEt
Super El Niño and Health: Research Priorities and Opportunities
This 1-hour webinar will explore how El Niño could affect health across places and time, highlighting current research and opportunities to advance what comes next.
📅 Oct 21, 1:00 PM ET
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This 1-hour webinar will explore how El Niño could affect health across places and time, highlighting current research and opportunities to advance what comes next.
📅 Oct 21, 1:00 PM ET
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October 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Super El Niño and Health: Research Priorities and Opportunities
This 1-hour webinar will explore how El Niño could affect health across places and time, highlighting current research and opportunities to advance what comes next.
📅 Oct 21, 1:00 PM ET
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This 1-hour webinar will explore how El Niño could affect health across places and time, highlighting current research and opportunities to advance what comes next.
📅 Oct 21, 1:00 PM ET
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The Natural Hazards Center @hazcenter.bsky.social issued a call for quick response research about the health risks and consequences of recent extreme weather events. Proposals that use instrumentation from the RAPID facility are strongly encouraged. Join a Q&A Oct 15.
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Call for Proposals: Health and Extreme Weather Research
Read the Health and Extreme Weather Program Strategic Framework [PDF] to learn more about the research goals and priorities of the National Institutes of Health. With support from the National…
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October 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Natural Hazards Center @hazcenter.bsky.social issued a call for quick response research about the health risks and consequences of recent extreme weather events. Proposals that use instrumentation from the RAPID facility are strongly encouraged. Join a Q&A Oct 15.
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ICYMI: Check out CAFE's Oct 1 newsletter for the latest events, trainings, funding, and job opportunities for health and extreme weather researchers: buff.ly/So9aPGQ
October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
ICYMI: Check out CAFE's Oct 1 newsletter for the latest events, trainings, funding, and job opportunities for health and extreme weather researchers: buff.ly/So9aPGQ
Reposted by CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather
We're seeking proposals for quick response research on how wildfires, storms, heat waves, and other weather-related disasters affect human health. Join us for an upcoming Q&A session to learn more about this funding opportunity: bit.ly/4xWaSSu
September 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
We're seeking proposals for quick response research on how wildfires, storms, heat waves, and other weather-related disasters affect human health. Join us for an upcoming Q&A session to learn more about this funding opportunity: bit.ly/4xWaSSu
Check out a roundup of job and funding opportunities in health and extreme weather research, on CAFE's website: buff.ly/ahduD1N
Jobs and Funding Opportunities — September 17, 2026
In this ongoing series, we spotlight current job openings and funding calls in health and extreme weather research, plus related areas. Twice a month, we’ll round up timely positions, grants, and…
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September 24, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Check out a roundup of job and funding opportunities in health and extreme weather research, on CAFE's website: buff.ly/ahduD1N
NIH is seeking public input on a new policy proposal requiring summary level study results from NIH-supported clinical research to be shared with participants of those studies.
Learn more and submit comments by October 26: buff.ly/Pyb4LI8
Learn more and submit comments by October 26: buff.ly/Pyb4LI8
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September 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
NIH is seeking public input on a new policy proposal requiring summary level study results from NIH-supported clinical research to be shared with participants of those studies.
Learn more and submit comments by October 26: buff.ly/Pyb4LI8
Learn more and submit comments by October 26: buff.ly/Pyb4LI8
Are you preparing to attend ISES 2026 in Vancouver?
Join an interactive workshop hosted by ISES: "Tips to Make the Most out of Attending a Scientific Conference." Great for first-time conference attendees.
Sept 23, 11am–12pm ET, online.
Register: buff.ly/wrLNTMV
Join an interactive workshop hosted by ISES: "Tips to Make the Most out of Attending a Scientific Conference." Great for first-time conference attendees.
Sept 23, 11am–12pm ET, online.
Register: buff.ly/wrLNTMV
September 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Are you preparing to attend ISES 2026 in Vancouver?
Join an interactive workshop hosted by ISES: "Tips to Make the Most out of Attending a Scientific Conference." Great for first-time conference attendees.
Sept 23, 11am–12pm ET, online.
Register: buff.ly/wrLNTMV
Join an interactive workshop hosted by ISES: "Tips to Make the Most out of Attending a Scientific Conference." Great for first-time conference attendees.
Sept 23, 11am–12pm ET, online.
Register: buff.ly/wrLNTMV
Here's a newsletter you'll welcome into your inbox!
Subscribe to CAFE's roundup of jobs, funding opportunities, resources, and events for health and extreme weather researchers. Lands in your inbox twice a month.
Check out the latest issue, hot off the presses: buff.ly/cEoRwwG
Subscribe to CAFE's roundup of jobs, funding opportunities, resources, and events for health and extreme weather researchers. Lands in your inbox twice a month.
Check out the latest issue, hot off the presses: buff.ly/cEoRwwG
September 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Here's a newsletter you'll welcome into your inbox!
Subscribe to CAFE's roundup of jobs, funding opportunities, resources, and events for health and extreme weather researchers. Lands in your inbox twice a month.
Check out the latest issue, hot off the presses: buff.ly/cEoRwwG
Subscribe to CAFE's roundup of jobs, funding opportunities, resources, and events for health and extreme weather researchers. Lands in your inbox twice a month.
Check out the latest issue, hot off the presses: buff.ly/cEoRwwG
Why do some viral introductions spark epidemics while others fade out?
Join the NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program for "Unraveling Epidemics: From Ecology to Outbreaks." This webinar will draw from the Oropouch virus to inform surveillance & prevention strategies.
Sept 28, 1pm buff.ly/ZrmmZPx
Join the NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program for "Unraveling Epidemics: From Ecology to Outbreaks." This webinar will draw from the Oropouch virus to inform surveillance & prevention strategies.
Sept 28, 1pm buff.ly/ZrmmZPx
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Why do some viral introductions spark epidemics while others fade out?
Join the NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program for "Unraveling Epidemics: From Ecology to Outbreaks." This webinar will draw from the Oropouch virus to inform surveillance & prevention strategies.
Sept 28, 1pm buff.ly/ZrmmZPx
Join the NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program for "Unraveling Epidemics: From Ecology to Outbreaks." This webinar will draw from the Oropouch virus to inform surveillance & prevention strategies.
Sept 28, 1pm buff.ly/ZrmmZPx
How do aging-related factors shape older adults’ experiences during disasters?
Explore “Older Adults and Disasters,” a training module from the Natural Hazards Center (@hazcenter.bsky.social) that examines vulnerability and resilience.
Available now: buff.ly/JRf8RwN
Explore “Older Adults and Disasters,” a training module from the Natural Hazards Center (@hazcenter.bsky.social) that examines vulnerability and resilience.
Available now: buff.ly/JRf8RwN
CONVERGE Older Adults and Disasters Training Module: A Demonstration Webinar
This webinar provides a demonstration of the recently released CONVERGE Older Adults and Disasters Training Module. This free online resource explores how aging-related factors and structural…
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September 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
How do aging-related factors shape older adults’ experiences during disasters?
Explore “Older Adults and Disasters,” a training module from the Natural Hazards Center (@hazcenter.bsky.social) that examines vulnerability and resilience.
Available now: buff.ly/JRf8RwN
Explore “Older Adults and Disasters,” a training module from the Natural Hazards Center (@hazcenter.bsky.social) that examines vulnerability and resilience.
Available now: buff.ly/JRf8RwN
Featured in CAFE's Dataverse Collection:
CHAIR India’s sub-collection features datasets on modeled PM2.5 and temperature, including daily and annual 1km grids plus district-level PM2.5 averages support health, extreme weather & air pollution research.
Explore now: buff.ly/uDivNY5
CHAIR India’s sub-collection features datasets on modeled PM2.5 and temperature, including daily and annual 1km grids plus district-level PM2.5 averages support health, extreme weather & air pollution research.
Explore now: buff.ly/uDivNY5
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September 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Featured in CAFE's Dataverse Collection:
CHAIR India’s sub-collection features datasets on modeled PM2.5 and temperature, including daily and annual 1km grids plus district-level PM2.5 averages support health, extreme weather & air pollution research.
Explore now: buff.ly/uDivNY5
CHAIR India’s sub-collection features datasets on modeled PM2.5 and temperature, including daily and annual 1km grids plus district-level PM2.5 averages support health, extreme weather & air pollution research.
Explore now: buff.ly/uDivNY5
NIH Seeking Comments
In late 2025, a working group of NIH leaders was charged with recommending changes to how NIH reports out peer review evaluations of scientific merit, to facilitate NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy. Learn more and submit comments by October 13.
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In late 2025, a working group of NIH leaders was charged with recommending changes to how NIH reports out peer review evaluations of scientific merit, to facilitate NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy. Learn more and submit comments by October 13.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
NIH Seeking Comments
In late 2025, a working group of NIH leaders was charged with recommending changes to how NIH reports out peer review evaluations of scientific merit, to facilitate NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy. Learn more and submit comments by October 13.
buff.ly/HU9Dczh
In late 2025, a working group of NIH leaders was charged with recommending changes to how NIH reports out peer review evaluations of scientific merit, to facilitate NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy. Learn more and submit comments by October 13.
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Agents of Change Fellowship
Join emerging leaders tackling env & health challenges by building science communication & public engagement skills. @agentschangeej.bsky.social seeks individuals involved in policy translation. Apply by October 1.
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Join emerging leaders tackling env & health challenges by building science communication & public engagement skills. @agentschangeej.bsky.social seeks individuals involved in policy translation. Apply by October 1.
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Apply 2026 - Agents Of Change
Join the Next Cohort Applications for the 2026 fellowship are open! Please review the information below, and submit your application at the link by October 1st, 2026. Apply Now Fellowship…
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September 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Agents of Change Fellowship
Join emerging leaders tackling env & health challenges by building science communication & public engagement skills. @agentschangeej.bsky.social seeks individuals involved in policy translation. Apply by October 1.
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Join emerging leaders tackling env & health challenges by building science communication & public engagement skills. @agentschangeej.bsky.social seeks individuals involved in policy translation. Apply by October 1.
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Featured Resource from CAFE's Educational Resource Hub:
Dive into the #NOAAOceanAcidification Program's collection of classroom-ready, regional and species-specific resources for educators, students, and anyone interested in ocean and coastal acidification.
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Dive into the #NOAAOceanAcidification Program's collection of classroom-ready, regional and species-specific resources for educators, students, and anyone interested in ocean and coastal acidification.
Explore now: buff.ly/LFjvOUH
Choose Your Own (O)Adventure - NOAA Ocean Acidification Program
Education & Outreach Choose your own (O)Adventure Finding and using educational resources about Ocean Acidification for your classroom Dive into our curated collection of background, classroom ready,…
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September 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Featured Resource from CAFE's Educational Resource Hub:
Dive into the #NOAAOceanAcidification Program's collection of classroom-ready, regional and species-specific resources for educators, students, and anyone interested in ocean and coastal acidification.
Explore now: buff.ly/LFjvOUH
Dive into the #NOAAOceanAcidification Program's collection of classroom-ready, regional and species-specific resources for educators, students, and anyone interested in ocean and coastal acidification.
Explore now: buff.ly/LFjvOUH
Applications due tomorrow!
The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants up to $20k support bold and creative projects that inform actionable solutions related to health and extreme weather.
Apply now: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants up to $20k support bold and creative projects that inform actionable solutions related to health and extreme weather.
Apply now: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
September 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Applications due tomorrow!
The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants up to $20k support bold and creative projects that inform actionable solutions related to health and extreme weather.
Apply now: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants up to $20k support bold and creative projects that inform actionable solutions related to health and extreme weather.
Apply now: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
National Clinical Sustainability Challenge
This 6-month, interdisciplinary initiative from Medical Students for a Sustainable Future invites student teams to design and implement practical quality improvement solutions for healthcare sustainability problems.
Apply by October 1
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This 6-month, interdisciplinary initiative from Medical Students for a Sustainable Future invites student teams to design and implement practical quality improvement solutions for healthcare sustainability problems.
Apply by October 1
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National Clinical Sustainability Challenge (NCSC)
Application Form Deadline October 1st, 2026 Our Mission Design. Implement. Transform. The National Clinical Sustainability Challenge is an interdisciplinary initiative inviting student teams …
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September 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
National Clinical Sustainability Challenge
This 6-month, interdisciplinary initiative from Medical Students for a Sustainable Future invites student teams to design and implement practical quality improvement solutions for healthcare sustainability problems.
Apply by October 1
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This 6-month, interdisciplinary initiative from Medical Students for a Sustainable Future invites student teams to design and implement practical quality improvement solutions for healthcare sustainability problems.
Apply by October 1
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Call for Abstracts:
In June 2027, the Planetary Health Annual Meeting will be convened by the Planetary Health Japan Hub in partnership with the Planetary Health Alliance.
Abstracts due September 14.
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In June 2027, the Planetary Health Annual Meeting will be convened by the Planetary Health Japan Hub in partnership with the Planetary Health Alliance.
Abstracts due September 14.
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Call for Abstracts
Submission deadline: September 14, 2026, 23:59 UTC
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September 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Call for Abstracts:
In June 2027, the Planetary Health Annual Meeting will be convened by the Planetary Health Japan Hub in partnership with the Planetary Health Alliance.
Abstracts due September 14.
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In June 2027, the Planetary Health Annual Meeting will be convened by the Planetary Health Japan Hub in partnership with the Planetary Health Alliance.
Abstracts due September 14.
buff.ly/C2TX9Vn
Announcing our expert panel for our Extreme Weather Half Day: Informing Heat Solutions!
Join us 9/24, 12:00-1:30 pm ET, as our expert panelists discuss the successes and barriers in translating extreme heat research into actionable solutions.
Register now: bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us 9/24, 12:00-1:30 pm ET, as our expert panelists discuss the successes and barriers in translating extreme heat research into actionable solutions.
Register now: bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Announcing our expert panel for our Extreme Weather Half Day: Informing Heat Solutions!
Join us 9/24, 12:00-1:30 pm ET, as our expert panelists discuss the successes and barriers in translating extreme heat research into actionable solutions.
Register now: bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us 9/24, 12:00-1:30 pm ET, as our expert panelists discuss the successes and barriers in translating extreme heat research into actionable solutions.
Register now: bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
CAFE is accepting applications for grants up to $20,000 to accelerate actionable solutions for health and extreme weather challenges.
Apply by September 15: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
Apply by September 15: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
September 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
CAFE is accepting applications for grants up to $20,000 to accelerate actionable solutions for health and extreme weather challenges.
Apply by September 15: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
Apply by September 15: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
Webinar tomorrow, 1pm ET!
How Greenness Can Impact Health Outcomes
Learn the basics of NDVI/EVI and how to:
- Download & process MODIS satellite data
- Link greenness data to participant locations
- Calculate neighborhood-level greenness metrics
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How Greenness Can Impact Health Outcomes
Learn the basics of NDVI/EVI and how to:
- Download & process MODIS satellite data
- Link greenness data to participant locations
- Calculate neighborhood-level greenness metrics
buff.ly/uMTGBTx
September 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Webinar tomorrow, 1pm ET!
How Greenness Can Impact Health Outcomes
Learn the basics of NDVI/EVI and how to:
- Download & process MODIS satellite data
- Link greenness data to participant locations
- Calculate neighborhood-level greenness metrics
buff.ly/uMTGBTx
How Greenness Can Impact Health Outcomes
Learn the basics of NDVI/EVI and how to:
- Download & process MODIS satellite data
- Link greenness data to participant locations
- Calculate neighborhood-level greenness metrics
buff.ly/uMTGBTx
The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants of up to $20,000 to support innovative projects that can deliver material value within 6 months of funding.
Apply by September 15: buff.ly/ygG8Ygh
Apply by September 15: buff.ly/ygG8Ygh
September 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants of up to $20,000 to support innovative projects that can deliver material value within 6 months of funding.
Apply by September 15: buff.ly/ygG8Ygh
Apply by September 15: buff.ly/ygG8Ygh
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Learn how to use greenness data in public health research, from downloading vegetation indices to extracting address-level values and calculating neighborhood-level greenness.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/uMTGBTx
Learn how to use greenness data in public health research, from downloading vegetation indices to extracting address-level values and calculating neighborhood-level greenness.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/uMTGBTx
September 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Learn how to use greenness data in public health research, from downloading vegetation indices to extracting address-level values and calculating neighborhood-level greenness.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/uMTGBTx
Learn how to use greenness data in public health research, from downloading vegetation indices to extracting address-level values and calculating neighborhood-level greenness.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/uMTGBTx
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Learn how to integrate greenness data into public health research: how to download vegetation indices, extract greenness values for individual addresses, and calculate greenness at the neighborhood-level.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/ZbSIylc
Learn how to integrate greenness data into public health research: how to download vegetation indices, extract greenness values for individual addresses, and calculate greenness at the neighborhood-level.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/ZbSIylc
September 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial
Learn how to integrate greenness data into public health research: how to download vegetation indices, extract greenness values for individual addresses, and calculate greenness at the neighborhood-level.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/ZbSIylc
Learn how to integrate greenness data into public health research: how to download vegetation indices, extract greenness values for individual addresses, and calculate greenness at the neighborhood-level.
Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/ZbSIylc
Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants: CAFE is offering grants up to $20,000 to support innovative, solutions-oriented projects addressing health and extreme weather challenges. Apply by September 15. www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
Opportunities | CAFE RCC
CAFE RCC provides valuable opportunities to support climate and health research. Explore our offerings, including pilot funding, mentorship programs, and scholarships.
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September 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants: CAFE is offering grants up to $20,000 to support innovative, solutions-oriented projects addressing health and extreme weather challenges. Apply by September 15. www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities