Project Summary/Abstract Maternal mortality is a pressing global issue, especially impacting vulnerable populations. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread problem that significantly intersects with maternal health, leading to adverse outcomes and an increased risk of maternal mortality. Homicide, often committed by intimate partners, is the primary cause of death during pregnancy, with the highest risk among Black and adolescent populations. Despite its importance, addressing IPV in maternal mortality research remains an underdeveloped aspect of public health research. This R25 grant proposal seeks to bridge this gap by developing a comprehensive research education program to equip maternal health researchers with the essential skills to effectively measure and address IPV in their research. Our program will be developed following the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) Model of Instructional Design and is organized into three distinct aims. In Aim 1, we will build upon our prior work to develop a webinar-based curriculum focused on four core areas essential for effective measurement of IPV in maternal health research: (1) understanding the scope and impact of IPV, (2) IPV measurement characteristics and tools, (3) analysis and interpretation of IPV data, and (4) cultural safety in maternal health and IPV research. We will also develop an online resource toolkit with webinar recordings, IPV measurement tools, sample protocols, and ethical guidelines. Aim 2 will involve implementation of the research education program in an online synchronous format, delivered through two webinars lasting 2 hours each. We will offer the education program four times during the 2-year grant period, with the first offering serving as a pilot. We aim to enroll 10-12 participants in the pilot and 20-25 in each subsequent offering. We will extend the reach of our curriculum through the dissemination of our online resource toolkit, ensuring wide access and sustainability beyond the funding period. Aim 3 will involve a comprehensive evaluation of feedback obtained from our Advisory Board, comprised of experts and stakeholders (formative evaluation); the implementation of proposed activities (process evaluation), and the overall effectiveness of the activities in achieving the aims of the training program (outcome evaluation). The outcome evaluation will be guided by Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation to assess participants’ satisfaction, learning, behavior, and results. By evaluating the program's impact and refining it accordingly, the team aims to strengthen the program's efficacy over time, ensuring that it remains relevant and effective in addressing IPV in maternal health research and supporting the needs of researchers in the field. Empowering maternal health researchers with these tools will enhance their capacity to generate translatable evidence- based solutions, thus strengthening the ability of health professionals ...