Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Youth (K01)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), is issuing a forecasted grant opportunity to support early-career researchers dedicated to violence prevention. This initiative, formally titled "Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Youth (K01)," is a Mentored Research Scientist Development Award. It is designed to enhance the career development of scientists by funding research and mentoring that strengthens their potential to become independent investigators in the field of violence prevention. This opportunity prioritizes research that aligns with key NCIPC areas of concern, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence (including teen dating violence), sexual violence, suicide, and cross-cutting prevention strategies that address multiple forms of interpersonal violence. Applicants are encouraged to explore not only individual-level factors but also community and environmental contributors to violence and suicide among children and youth, defined as those from birth through age 17. The program seeks to generate evidence that informs prevention and intervention strategies and ultimately reduces youth exposure to violence. Funding will be provided through grant awards, with each project receiving up to $150,000. The total anticipated funding for the program is $1.8 million, and the CDC expects to fund approximately four awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants. Applicants must propose a clearly defined research project and demonstrate a structured mentoring plan to support their development as independent researchers. The proposed work should contribute to CDC’s overarching goal of preventing injuries and violence and promoting safe, healthy environments. Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities, such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, state and local governments, federally recognized and other tribal organizations, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and special district governments. This expansive eligibility ensures inclusive access to emerging scholars from a variety of institutional backgrounds. The forecast indicates the expected release of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on February 2, 2026, with the application deadline set for April 13, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications must be submitted electronically, and the estimated award date is August 28, 2026, with project work commencing on September 30, 2026. As this is a forecasted opportunity, final details are subject to change and will be confirmed upon the release of the NOFO. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare accordingly. For questions regarding this opportunity, potential applicants may contact Tamara N. Crawford at the CDC via the email address: ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov. Additional information, including finalized eligibility criteria and detailed guidance for application components, will be provided in the full NOFO once it is posted.