The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Dissertation Grant (R36) aimed at maximizing the scientific value of data generated by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. This initiative seeks to support doctoral candidates conducting research in high-priority areas of maternal and child health, specifically through the analysis of ECHO's extensive longitudinal dataset, which includes data from over 63,000 participants across the U.S. The program is designed to enhance the research capabilities of emerging scholars in the field of early environmental exposures and child health outcomes, with a total estimated funding of $180,000 to support approximately four awards, each with a ceiling of $45,000. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their proposals in advance, as the NOFO is expected to be published in winter 2024, with applications due in spring 2025 and awards anticipated by October 2025.