Standard R03 Receipt Dates: Feb 16, June 16, Oct 16

Projects to enhance understanding of effective positive youth development programs and the mechanisms responsible for positive health and developmental outcomes including: the evaluation of particular components of new or existing youth development programs thought to be responsible for positive development; the examination of child and adolescent assets, behaviors, and development that influence positive youth trajectories; and the evaluation of family, community, or social assets and liabilities that contribute to or hamper youth development.

• Investigators and/or colleagues should have a strong knowledge of child development
• R03 grant mechanism supports a variety of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology
• R03 small grant mechanism is intended to support small scale research projects that can be carried out in two years or less with limited resources

For more information on this funding opportunity and how to apply, click HERE.