UC San Diego IN STEP Children’s Mental Health Research Center Pilot Funding

The purpose of this pilot funding is to support feasibility studies that leverage ImplementatioN Science and Team Effectiveness in Practice (IN STEP) Children’s Mental Health Research Center resources to pursue innovative proof-of-concept studies. These studies will position investigators to address cross-cutting gaps and critical targets in community systems caring for children with mental health concerns. Projects will foster opportunities for early career investigators to benefit from the substantive and methodological expertise of IN STEP Center investigators.

Awards are for $25,000 or $50,000, which is to be spent within the designated 12‐month award period. The funding period for the 2022 application cycle is April 1, 2023 ‐ March 30, 2024. A total of $100,000 is available for this funding period, and the number of awards will depend on the number of appropriately competitive applications.

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