The Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Youth (K01) provides funding through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention. This Mentored Research Scientist Development Award supports new investigators in developing research skills focused on preventing interpersonal violence and suicide among children and youth from birth to age 17.

Overview

The programme helps researchers build their skills in conducting research on interpersonal violence and suicide with the goal of becoming independent investigators in the field. Applicants must propose a research project that addresses at least one of the listed NCIPC research priorities related to interpersonal violence, suicide, or both among children and youth. These priorities include adverse childhood experiences, child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence (including teen dating violence), sexual violence, suicide, and cross-cutting prevention approaches. The opportunity number is RFA-CE-26-021 under assistance listing 93.136.

Applicants are encouraged to explore multiple forms of interpersonal violence or suicide, community factors that increase risk, and the practical relevance of the research for prevention and intervention efforts.

Funding and Benefits

• Funding type: Grant
• Total program funding: $1,800,000 over the performance period
• Funding per budget period: $600,000 total; up to $150,000 per applicant per budget period
• Award ceiling: $150,000 per budget period
• Award floor: $0 per budget period
• Expected number of awards: 4 (subject to available funds and program priorities)
• Period of performance: 3 years in 12-month budget periods
• Application type: New

Eligibility

The following types of organisations are eligible to apply:

• State, county, city or township, and special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (federally recognised)
• Native American tribal organisations (other than federally recognised tribal governments)
• Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
• Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
• For-profit organisations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Faith-based organisations
• Bona fide agents applying on behalf of state, territorial, local, and tribal government organisations (must submit documentation demonstrating the arrangement)

The Project Director or Principal Investigator (PD/PI) must hold a relevant research or health-professional doctoral or medical degree as of the application due date. Proposals must have a budget not exceeding $150,000 per fiscal year and must assess outcomes related to interpersonal violence or suicide or key risk factors affecting children or youth from birth to age 17.

Deadline and Timeline

• Optional letter of intent deadline: May 29, 2026
• Informational call: June 1, 2026
• Application submission deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local time
• Expected scientific review: July 31, 2026
• Expected secondary review: August 10, 2026
• Expected award date: August 27, 2026
• Expected start date: September 30, 2026
• Expiration date: December 18, 2026

Contact Information

• Scientific and research inquiries: Tamara N. Crawford, DBH, MPH, ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov
• Scientific merit review: Aisha Wilkes, MPH, ncipc-peer-review@cdc.gov
• Grants management: Sharon Cassell, zpr0@cdc.gov
• Grants.gov support: 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov (24/7, closed on federal holidays)
• SAM.gov support: 866-606-8220 or live chat with the Federal Service Desk
• eRA Commons Help Desk: 301-402-7469 or 866-504-9552, commons@od.nih.gov (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, closed on federal holidays)