Description
This grant opportunity supports new investigators in conducting research related to preventing interpersonal violence and suicide among children and youth. The goal is to help researchers develop skills in violence prevention research and become independent researchers. Applicants must propose a research project that focuses on at least one of the specified research priorities, including adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, suicide, and cross-cutting preventions. The project should explore multiple forms of interpersonal violence and/or suicide among children or youth, community factors that increase the risk, and the practical relevance of the research for prevention and intervention efforts.
• The grant is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC).
• The estimated funding for this opportunity is $1,800,000, with an award ceiling of $150,000.
• The project should have a 12-month budget period.
• The applicant should submit an annual performance report, including performance measures, successes, and challenges, and a budget for the next 12-month period.