New Investigator Grants to Conduct Research to Prevent Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Children and Adolescents (K01)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for early-career researchers developing violence and suicide prevention research expertise. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents affiliated with eligible research institutions. The research must focus on preventing interpersonal violence and suicide among children and adolescents (ages 0-17), addressing NCIPC priority areas like adverse childhood experiences, child abuse, youth violence, teen dating violence, sexual violence, or suicide prevention.
Projects should demonstrate practical relevance for prevention and intervention efforts. Mentorship and a clear research career development plan are required. Applicants proposing interdisciplinary approaches or examining technology's role in violence and suicide are encouraged.
The award supports salary, research expenses, and mentoring activities for a supervised research project period.
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Key dates
- Jul 2, 2026 Applications open
- Dec 1, 2026 Application deadline in 138 days
- Aug 29, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) supports an intensive, supervised (mentored) career development experience in violence and suicide prevention research leading to research independence. NCIPC supports K01 grants to help ensure the availability of an adequate number of trained scientists to address critical public health research questions to prevent violence, suicide, and injury.
Applicants must propose a research project that addresses at least one of the research priorities in the NCIPC Research Focus Areas (https://www.cdc.gov/injury-violence-prevention/programs/research-priorities.html) as they relate to violence and suicide impacting children and adolescents (from birth through age 17). These research priorities include: Adverse Childhood Experiences; Child abuse and neglect; Youth violence; Intimate partner violence (teen dating violence); Sexual violence; and Suicide prevention.
Applicants are encouraged to address: (1) Multiple forms of violence, suicide, or both among children and adolescents; (2) The role of technology, such as social media, on interpersonal violence, suicide, or both; and (3) The practical relevance of the research for prevention and intervention efforts. Applicants should explicitly state the NCIPC research priorities their application addresses.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Researcher (independent)
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) Federal Application Form
- Project Narrative (research proposal)
- Mentor statement and mentoring plan
- Biographical sketches (applicant and mentor)
- Institutional support letter
- Budget and budget justification
- NIH-style biographical sketch and current/pending support form
Program contact
- 👤 Tamara N. Crawford, DBH, MPH
- 📧 ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov
- 📞 N/A
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.136 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$34,000,000
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$31,738,059
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$30,693,766
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$28,459,850
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$28,222,200
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$26,704,737
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$26,450,431
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$25,767,710
Top States by Funding
- DC 6 awards $120.7M
- OH 5 awards $95.2M
- GA 4 awards $80.9M
- FL 4 awards $68.0M
- PA 3 awards $65.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.136). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $456,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $458,397,564 | |
| 2026 est. | $458,397,564 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Early-career researchers with research doctorates or clinical doctorates. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. You must be affiliated with an eligible research institution.
What research topics does this grant support?
Violence and suicide prevention research affecting children and adolescents (ages 0-17). Priority areas include child abuse, youth violence, teen dating violence, sexual violence, adverse childhood experiences, and suicide prevention.
Is mentorship required?
Yes, an intensive mentored research experience is a core requirement. You must identify a qualified mentor and demonstrate a credible career development plan toward research independence.
What can I include in my budget?
Salary, research personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, and mentor support are typically allowable. Mentoring costs and research-related expenses directly supporting your K01 project are covered.
When is the deadline and can I reapply?
The fixed deadline is December 1, 2026. If not selected, you may reapply in subsequent funding cycles with a revised application addressing reviewer feedback.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly map your research project to at least one NCIPC research priority area. Name the specific priority in your application.
- Develop a detailed mentorship plan showing how your mentor will guide you toward research independence over the award period.
- Emphasize the practical relevance of your research for real-world prevention and intervention programs.
- If relevant, explain how your project addresses multiple forms of violence or examines technology's role (social media, online platforms) in violence and suicide.
- Build a strong institutional support letter showing your research environment has adequate resources and commitment to your development.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak mentorship structure or unclear career development plan. Failing to explicitly link research to NCIPC priorities. Proposing applied program evaluation rather than rigorous prevention research.
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