Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research to Prevent Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Adolescents

The CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is offering a mentored research scientist development award (K01) to foster the growth of new investigators in the field of violence and suicide prevention among children and adolescents aged birth through 17. This award is designed to provide intensive, supervised career development that leads to research independence, ensuring a robust pipeline of scientists equipped to tackle critical public health challenges related to adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth and teen dating violence, sexual violence, and suicide prevention. Applicants must align their proposed research with one or more of the NCIPC’s established priorities and are strongly encouraged to explore intersections among multiple forms of violence or suicide, the impact of technology—including social media—on these issues, and the actionable relevance of their findings to real-world prevention and intervention strategies. The funding opportunity is open to new investigators seeking to build sustained, independent research careers in this domain, with the ultimate goal of advancing evidence-based approaches to reduce harm among youth. The application must clearly identify which NCIPC research priorities are being addressed and should emphasize practical outcomes that can inform policy or clinical practice. While no set-aside or NAICS code is specified, the opportunity is administered through the Department of Health and Human Services and is publicly listed with a point of contact for inquiries, Tamara N. Crawford, whose email is provided for prospective applicants seeking clarification or guidance. The forecasted posting date is July 2, 2026, indicating anticipated availability for submission in the coming years.