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Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-096

652 days left

Award Range

$0 – $125K

Deadline

July 16, 2028

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR). National Institutes of Health. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to renew the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program. The GEMSSTAR program provides support for early-career physician-scientists trained in... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

For-profit organizations, Private universities/colleges, Public universities/colleges, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, State governments (+6 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

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What This Grant Funds

The goal of the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program is to provide support for early-career clinician-scientists trained in medical or surgical specialties to launch careers as future leaders in aging- or geriatric-focused research. In support of the program's goal, this GEMSSTAR Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications that propose to conduct transdisciplinary aging research that will yield pilot data and experience for subsequent aging research projects. The GEMSSTAR program encourages candidates to seek out a supportive research environment to further the program's objectives of fostering the development of early-career clinician-scientists in aging- or geriatric-focused research, particularly as it applies to their clinical specialty/discipline. Toward this end, GEMSSTAR candidates should include a Professional Development Plan that reflects this supportive research environment. In selecting GEMSSTAR recipients, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) will consider the extent to which a candidate's environment is supportive of aging- or geriatric-focused research.

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Who Can Apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16.8 Collaborative International Research Awards.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsCity/Township GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther (see NOFO for details)County GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsOther Tribal OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$125K
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 1, 2026
Application Deadline: July 16, 2028 (652 days remaining)

Agency Contact

National Institute on Aging (NIA) NIATraining@mail.nih.gov

NIATraining@mail.nih.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov