June 21-26, 2009

Sponsor/Co-Sponsor(s): Child Development and Behavior Branch (CDBB), Center for Research for Mothers and Children (CRMC), NICHD; Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research, NIH

Location: Bolger Center, Potomac, Maryland
Purpose: This summer program seeks to:

• Help investigators develop advanced skills in using theory and appropriate methodology to develop practices, interventions, or materials that improve the lives of children;
• Support investigators who are beginning careers as applied researchers by providing training that will build upon their existing content knowledge and research skills; and
• Provide mentoring and guidance on topics including alternative funding support, dissemination of findings, and policy-relevant research.

The application period for this summer institute closes December 15, 2008. All applications must be received by that date. The planning committee will select and notify applicants by March 15, 2009, of their status. For more information, visit http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/org/crmc/cdb/summerinst/index.cfm.

Contact: Valerie Maholmes, CDBB, CRMC, NICHD
Tel: (301) 496-1514
E-mail: maholmev@mail.nih.gov