Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Youth (K01)

Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), is offering the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) to support new investigators in developing skills in violence prevention research.

The goal is to assist scientists in becoming independent researchers focused on preventing interpersonal violence and suicide among children and youth aged 0-17. This grant aligns with CDC's mission to prevent injuries through research, evaluation, and prevention activities.

Grant Details
Applicants must propose a research project that addresses at least one of the NCIPC research priorities related to interpersonal violence or suicide among children and youth.

The specific areas of focus include adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence (including teen dating violence), sexual violence, suicide, and cross-cutting prevention strategies that examine multiple topics.

Research proposals should explore community factors that increase risks of these issues and demonstrate practical relevance for prevention efforts. The expected total program funding over the performance period is $1,800,000, with a maximum award amount of $150,000 per budget period. The project must be completed within a three-year period with annual budget periods.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, faith-based organizations, small businesses, and bona fide agents applying on behalf of eligible organizations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is three years with 12-month budget periods.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is $1,800,000 with an expected funding per applicant per budget period set at $150,000.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in locations relevant to the applicant's proposed research project focusing on interpersonal violence and suicide among children and youth.