This grant supports doctoral candidates conducting dissertation research using the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Cohort data. It funds studies on prenatal and child exposures including physical, chemical, social, behavioral, and biological factors impacting pediatric outcomes such as airway health, obesity, neurodevelopment, and positive health. Clinical trials are not allowed. The award facilitates entry of new investigators into child health research.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, tribal, and special district governments; nonprofits; small businesses; public housing authorities; and institutions of higher education. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
