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.

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) helps researchers develop skills in violence prevention research. The goal is to support scientists in becoming independent researchers. Applicants must propose a research project that focuses on at least one of the following NCIPC research priorities related to interpersonal violence and suicide affecting children and youth (birth to age 17). These research priorities include adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence (including teen dating violence), sexual violence, suicide, and cross-cutting preventions (i.e. examining two or more of these priority topics). For more information, see https://www.cdc.gov/injury-violence-prevention/programs/research-priorities.html. Applicants are encouraged to explore multiple forms of interpersonal violence and/or suicide among children or youth, community factors that increase the risk of interpersonal violence and/or suicide, and the practical relevance of the research for prevention and intervention efforts. 

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