Supports basic research to understand perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological developmental processes across the lifespan. Funds studies on factors influencing development including family, peers, culture, genetics, and more. Encourages innovative, multidisciplinary, and longitudinal research with budgets typically $100,000-$200,000 per year for about three years. Does not fund clinical trials or health outcome research.
Proposals may be submitted by U.S.-based institutions including for-profit organizations, non-profits, federal agencies, state/local governments, institutions of higher education, tribal nations, and foreign organizations only for U.S. portions of cooperative projects. PIs must have a Ph.D. or equiv
