V. Maholmes, C. Lomonaco, Introduction. Part 1. Getting Started With Applied Research on Child and Adolescent Development. D. Blachman, L. Esposito, Getting Started: Answering your Frequently Asked Questions About Applied Research on Child and Adolescent Development. R. Lerner, Applied Developmental Science: Definitions and Dimensions. P. Cole, Letting Your Questions Guide the Way: Framing Applied Questions in Child and Adolescent Development Research. Part 2. Challenges and Issues Conducting Applied Research on Child and Adolescent Development. P. Spicer, Designing Studies of Special Populations: Establishing and Maintaining Trust in Research Relationships. R.B. McCall, C.J. Groark, Challenges and Issues in Designing Applied Research. C. Fisher, A.L. Fried, Ethical Issues and Challenges in Applied Research in Child and Adolescent Development. Part 3. Conducting Research in Applied Settings. N.G. Guerra, M.S. Leidy, Conducting Translational Research on Child Development in Community Settings: What You Need to Know and Why it's Worth the Effort. D.J. Schonfeld, Conducting Applied Research in School Settings: Common Challenges and Practical Suggestions. L.M. Knox, Conducting Applied Research in Clinical Settings: Why to do it and How. Part 4. How to Make the Most of Your Applied Research. D. Berch, Getting Funded in Applied Child and Adolescent Development Research: The Art and Science of Applying for Grants. M.A. McCabe, A. Browning, Communicating and Disseminating Your Applied Research Findings to the Public. L. Liben, I am Pleased to Accept Your Manuscript: Publishing Your Research on Child and Adolescent Development. V. Maholmes, C. Lomonaco, Conclusion and Future Directions.