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

Opportunity number PAS-27-028 · Assistance listing 93.279

Deadline
Mar 16, 2029 · 869 days left
Posted
Jun 9, 2026
Award size
Not listed
Total program funding
Not listed
Expected awards
Not listed
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Health
NIH R03: recently funded projects, typical award sizes and top institutions

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About this opportunity

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.

Who can apply

  • County governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Special district governments
  • Public and state universities
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • For-profit organizations
  • Private universities
  • City or township governments
  • Other (see eligibility)
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Small businesses
  • Independent school districts

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.

Agency contact

Hoang Le, Ph.D.

hoang.le@nih.gov
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