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Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted Jun 9, 2026·open

AGENCY

HHS-NIH11

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

—

CLOSES

Mar 16, 2029

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Description

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.

Eligibility

City or township governments; Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; Independent school districts; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses

Contact

National Institutes of Health

hoang.le@nih.gov

301-402-2541

Additional details

Funding instrument: Grant
Cost sharing required: No
Archived: May 16, 2029

Opportunity number: PAS-27-028

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