Using research to influence adults' actions on behalf of young people. Devising innovative ways to evaluate communications efforts. Developing positive indicators of the health and well-being of young people. Studies that are solely biological are not appropriate for this program. Nominees should be tenure track assistant professors .
Tenured individuals are ineligible.
Each candidate must identify at least one mentor who will be available to assist the researcher. The Scholars award should not duplicate any other funding, received or pending. Faculty who are recipients of other career development awards or of substantial grants carrying salary support may be less competitive. Applicants must be well trained in research methods and demonstrate the ability to conduct sophisticated research, as evidenced by a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. Proposed research should demonstrate appropriate sample representativeness, especially regarding gender and ethnic composition.