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

Open Closes March 16, 2029 (867 days left) Opportunity PAS-27-028

National Institutes of Health is offering grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications close on March 16, 2029.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 9, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJune 9, 2026
DeadlineMarch 16, 2029
Archived by Grants.govMay 16, 2029

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

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.

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What the 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.

Category: Health.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to National Institutes of Health, hoang.le@nih.gov, 301-402-2541.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional)?

Closes March 16, 2029 (867 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

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