health · HHS-NIH11

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

National Institutes of Health · PAS-27-028

939 days left

Deadline

March 16, 2029

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional). National Institutes of Health. 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... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Special district governments, Public universities/colleges (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Refer to Section III
•Deadline: 2029-03-16

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Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

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PAS-27-028-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

County Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal OrganizationsSpecial District GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Small BusinessesIndependent School Districts

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 9, 2026

Application Deadline: March 16, 2029 (939 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Hoang Le, Ph.D. hoang.le@nih.gov

hoang.le@nih.gov

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