Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence Impacting Children and Youth
ID: 360270Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)

Award Range

$0 - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering grants to support new investigators in conducting research aimed at preventing interpersonal violence impacting children and youth. Applicants are required to propose research projects that align with specific NCIPC research priorities, including adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and suicide, focusing on individuals aged birth to 17 years. This funding opportunity, with an estimated total program funding of $1.8 million and an award ceiling of $150,000, is designed to foster the development of independent researchers in the field of violence prevention. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is December 1, 2025, and can reach out to Tamara N. Crawford at ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tamara N. Crawford
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    ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov
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