§ Federal grant opportunity · PAS-27-028
Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional). The deadline is March 16, 2029 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Application deadline
- March 16, 2029
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Health
- Opportunity number
- PAS-27-028
Program overview
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to facilitate the entry of investigators into multiple high-priority areas of substance use research, including comorbidity with HIV. The Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program aims to provide investigators with the opportunity to gather preliminary data that will assist them in securing future research grants and advancing their scientific careers.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before March 16, 2029, allowing time for registration and validation.
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