Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence Impacting Children and Youth

Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), aims to prevent injuries and violence through research, evaluation, and prevention activities.

The NCIPC Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is designed to support new investigators in conducting research that addresses critical public health questions related to preventing interpersonal violence impacting children and youth from birth through age 17. This initiative seeks to build a diverse pool of trained scientists capable of addressing these pressing issues.

Grant Details
Applicants must propose a research project that addresses at least one of the NCIPC's research priorities related to interpersonal violence impacting children or youth. These priorities include:
- Cross-cutting violence prevention
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Child abuse and neglect
- Youth violence
- Intimate partner violence (including teen dating violence)
- Sexual violence.

Additionally, applicants are encouraged to explore multiple forms of violence, firearm-related behaviors, social or structural conditions contributing to risk for violence, and the practical relevance of their research for informing prevention and intervention activities.

The maximum award amount is $150,000 per year for up to three years, totaling a maximum of $450,000 per award. Indirect costs are limited to 8% of the Modified Total Direct Cost.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include individuals with a qualifying doctoral degree relevant to the field of study who have less than five years of post-graduate research experience in the violence prevention field. Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Each application must identify a primary mentor who is an active investigator in the area of proposed research.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is expected to be from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2028. Applicants may request a performance period of up to three years.

Grant Value
NCIPC intends to commit up to $600,000 in FY2025 to support up to four applications under this NOFO. The maximum total project funding is $450,000 per award over the three-year period.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for the performance of this grant are expected to align with where the applicant organization operates.