The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is offering grants through its Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) to support early-career researchers in the field of interpersonal violence prevention affecting children and youth (ages 0-17). This funding opportunity aims to foster the development of independent researchers equipped to tackle public health challenges related to violence and injury prevention. Research must align with NCIPC's priorities, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), child abuse and neglect, youth violence, intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, sexual violence, or cross-cutting prevention strategies.

Applicants must propose studies with a focus on innovative and impactful approaches to violence prevention, addressing key risk and protective factors. Research may also explore social and structural determinants of health, firearm-related violence involving youth, and strategies with practical applications for intervention and prevention. Studies should consider populations disproportionately affected by violence, including racial/ethnic minorities, tribal communities, sexual and gender minorities, and people with disabilities.

Eligibility is limited to researchers who have completed a qualifying doctoral or medical degree within the past five years, are employed full-time by an eligible institution, and have not served as a Principal Investigator (PI) on certain major independent research grants. Each applicant must identify a primary mentor experienced in violence prevention research who will provide comprehensive guidance throughout the project. Additional mentors can also be included as part of a mentoring team. The application requires detailed plans for mentorship, career development, and the proposed research project.

The funding supports up to four awards, with a maximum of $150,000 annually per project (including direct and indirect costs), and a total of $450,000 over the three-year period. Indirect costs are capped at 8% of modified total direct costs. Applications should include rigorous research strategies, with clear hypotheses, analytic plans, and anticipated outcomes. Data sources, including administrative records, self-reports, and emergency department data, must be identified, with evidence of access and feasibility for completion within the grant period.

Key dates include a **letter of intent deadline on November 1, 2024**, and an **application submission deadline of December 2, 2024**. A pre-application webinar will be held on October 17, 2024, to address applicant questions. Award notifications are expected by September 30, 2025, with the period of performance running through September 29, 2028. Applications must adhere to all guidelines in the NOFO and the application guide to be considered responsive.

This grant program aims to advance public health research in violence prevention, addressing inequities and expanding the evidence base for effective interventions. By investing in new investigators, the program seeks to cultivate a diverse and skilled pool of researchers capable of addressing critical challenges in interpersonal violence prevention.