CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research in Child Abuse and Neglect

The National Institutes of Health (NICHD) is forecasting a renewal of the CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research in Child Abuse and Neglect. The initiative focuses on child sexual abuse (CSA), aiming to overcome methodological challenges and generate translational research that can demonstrably improve public health outcomes. Funded through the P50 mechanism, the Centers will create national resources to support: (1) efficacy/effectiveness trials of interventions; (2) longitudinal studies of CSA‑related chronic disease; (3) investigations of biological embedding and health implications; and (4) strengthening of CSA data infrastructure. A mandatory translation component is required, and the Centers are expected to produce measurable public‑health impact. Eligible applicants include a broad range of nonprofit, educational, governmental, tribal, and for‑profit entities, both domestic and foreign. The forecasted timeline shows posting on 20 Oct 2026, an application deadline of 1 Oct 2027, award decision by 1 Jul 2028, and project start on the same date. No award ceiling is listed, but typical P50 Center awards range in the multi‑million‑dollar level. • Focus: Child sexual abuse research, prevention, and translation. • Funding mechanism: NIH P50 Center grant (multidisciplinary, collaborative). • Eligible entities: Non‑profits, higher‑education institutions, state/tribal governments, foreign institutions, etc. • Key deliverables: Intervention trials, longitudinal health outcome studies, biological embedding research, data‑infrastructure development, and a translation plan. • Timeline: Application deadline 1 Oct 2027; award 1 Jul 2028; project start 1 Jul 2028. • Estimated budget: Multi‑million‑dollar award (typical P50 range $5–10 M total).