Richard Jessor
Distinguished Professor
Institute of Behavioral Science

Research Grants

Tobacco and Alcohol Use in College: A CU Developmental Study
Principal Investigator, Colorado Tobacco Research Program Grant, July, 2002-June, 2005.
Adolescent Risk Behavior and Development in China and the U.S.: A Cross-National Comparative Study of Risk and Protection
Principal Investigator, William T. Grant Foundation Research Grant, May, 2000-April, 2004.
The Development of Cigarette Smoking in Adolescence
Co-Principal Investigator, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Research Grant No. 032752, 1998-1999.
International Workshop to Plan a Collaborative Cross-National Study of Adolescent Health Behavior and Development in the People's Republic of China, Italy, Poland, and the United States
Principal Investigator, Johann Jacobs Foundation Grant, January-June, 1998.
The Development of Adolescent Problem Drinking
Co-Principal Investigator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research Grant No. AA10322, 1995-1997.
Behavioral Epidemiology of Adolescence
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Child Health and Human Development Physician Scientist Research Grant No. 1K11 HD00858, 1988-1993.
Drink-Driving and Risky Driving in Adolescents and Youth
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research Grant No. AA-08007, 1988-1994.
Contraceptive and Health Behavior Over Time in Adolescence
Principal Investigator, W. T. Grant Foundation Research Grant No. 91–1194–88, 1988-1993.
Successful Adolescent Development Among Youth in High-Risk Settings
Principal Investigator, MacArthur Foundation Research Grant No. 871108, 1988-1997.
Drug Use, Alcohol Use, and Health Behaviors in Adolescence
Co-Principal Investigator, National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Grant No. DA-03611, 1984-1987.
Alcohol and Drug Use In Young Adults—A Follow-Up Study
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research Grant No. AA-03745, 1978-1984.
National Sample Survey of Drinking in Youth
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research Contract No. ADM 281–75–0028, 1975-1980.
Socialization of Drinking Behavior Among Youth
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research Grant No. AA-00232 (formerly MH-16113), 1968-1975.
Socialization of Drinking Behavior Among Youth
Principal Investigator, Scientific Advisory Council, Licensed Beverage Industries Research Grant, 1967-1968.
Cognitive Processes and Clinical Psychology
Co-director, National Institute of Mental Health Conference Grant No. 1 T1 MH-4988-01, 1964-1965.
Values and Behavior in a Tri-Ethnic Community
Co-director, National Institute of Mental Health Research Grant No. 3M-9156, 1959-1964.