The Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Adversity (CIRCA), an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE), is designed to create a research infrastructure to expand knowledge on the effects of early stress and trauma leading to the development of evidence-based programs and interventions to address the high rate of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) within Oklahoma and abroad.  It is anticipated that by 2027 CIRCA will have invested approximately $20 million in the development of faculty investigators, expanding core capability and expertise, and strengthening university research infrastructure in Oklahoma.

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CIRCA is pleased to announce a call for pilot research proposals to expand and enhance the scientific goals of the Center.  Pilot projects will be awarded for up to 2 years, have a budget up to $100,000 in direct costs, and have an estimated start date of July 1, 2025 (pending NIH approval).​

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To learn more about the CIRCA pilot project program and application process, please click below to download the full pilot project research proposal instructions.