Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants
Supports early career researchers in innovative suicide prevention studies, requiring mentorship and a focus on building research skills and capacity.
Funder: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline for Innovation Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $140,000 over 2 years; $14,000 must support mentorship by an established researcher.
Summary: Supports early career researchers (assistant professor or below) in suicide prevention research, with required mentorship and career development focus.
Key Information: Formal mentorship plan required; PI must be at or below assistant professor level.
Description
This grant supports early career investigators at or below the level of assistant professor in conducting innovative research focused on suicide or suicide prevention. The program is designed to foster the professional development of new researchers by requiring a formal mentorship plan, with a portion of the award specifically allocated to support an established research mentor. Projects must include at least one suicide outcome measure and contribute to building research capacity, strengthening methodology, and enhancing the impact of early-stage researchers. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) provides assistance in identifying suitable mentors and encourages systematic assessment of sexual orientation and gender identity in research. Funded investigators are expected to engage with the AFSP research community and disseminate their findings.
