New Investigator Grants to Conduct Research to Prevent Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Adolescents (K01)

The New Investigator Grants to Conduct Research to Prevent Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Adolescents (K01) is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically through the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC). This program is designed to support early-career investigators by providing mentored research scientist development awards that strengthen their ability to conduct independent research in the field of violence and suicide prevention. The initiative reflects the CDC’s broader mission to reduce injury and violence-related public health burdens across the United States, with a targeted focus on children and adolescents from birth through age seventeen. The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to build research capacity among new investigators while advancing scientific knowledge in priority areas related to interpersonal violence and suicide prevention. Applicants are required to propose research projects that align with one or more NCIPC Research Focus Areas, including adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence among adolescents, sexual violence, and suicide prevention. The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches and supports studies that examine multiple forms of violence, the impact of emerging factors such as technology and social media, and the translation of research findings into practical prevention strategies. Funding under this opportunity is structured as a mentored career development award, emphasizing both the research project and the professional growth of the investigator. Awardees are expected to engage in intensive, supervised research training under the guidance of experienced mentors. The funding supports activities necessary for conducting research, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination, as well as career development components that lead to research independence. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this grant, reducing financial barriers for eligible applicants. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, encompassing a wide range of organizational types. Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments such as counties and cities, tribal governments and organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, for profit organizations, independent school districts, and public housing authorities. This wide eligibility scope reflects the CDC’s intent to engage diverse institutions in addressing complex public health challenges related to violence and suicide among youth populations. The application process is expected to be conducted electronically through standard federal submission systems. Applicants must prepare and submit a complete research proposal that clearly identifies the relevant NCIPC research priorities being addressed. The application will likely require detailed descriptions of the research plan, mentorship structure, career development activities, and anticipated public health impact. Submissions must be received by the stated deadline, and late applications are not accepted. The review process will evaluate proposals based on scientific merit, relevance to program priorities, feasibility, and the potential for the applicant to achieve research independence. The timeline for this opportunity indicates that it is currently in a forecasted stage, with an estimated application posting date of October 1, 2026, and an anticipated application deadline of December 1, 2026. Awards are expected to be announced around August 29, 2027, with project start dates beginning September 30, 2027. The program anticipates making approximately eight awards, with total program funding estimated at 3600000 dollars. Each individual award may provide up to 150000 dollars. Applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance for the application release to ensure timely submission. For additional information, applicants may contact the CDC program office via the provided email address. The program does not currently indicate a recurring cycle, but similar funding opportunities may be issued periodically depending on federal priorities and budget allocations. Overall, this grant represents a significant opportunity for emerging researchers to contribute to critical public health efforts aimed at preventing violence and suicide among vulnerable youth populations.

Align proposal clearly with NCIPC research priorities and demonstrate practical prevention impact, including relevance to youth violence and suicide prevention.