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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jul 16, 2028(642 days left)Up to $125,000

Does this fit your business?

This NIH program funds early-career clinician-scientists in medical or surgical specialties who want to build aging- or geriatric-focused research careers, providing up to $125,000 for pilot data and professional development. It is not for established researchers, organizations outside health and aging research, or anyone without a supportive research environment for geriatric work. Retail, finance, housing, and similar businesses should not bother applying.

Best for
Early-career clinician-scientists in medical or surgical specialties, Institutions with a supportive aging or geriatric research environment, Small businesses and for-profits doing aging-related research, Nonprofits and higher education institutions
Not for
Organizations with no connection to aging or geriatric research, Foreign organizations or entities with foreign subawards, Established researchers not transitioning into aging research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical, clinical)
84
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
74
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Pilot data, Professional development, Career development
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Individuals, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $125,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 16, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $125,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state, county, city, and tribal governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and other applicant types listed in the notice. Foreign organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts will not be considered.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. For-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses are listed as eligible, but you should check Section III of the NOFO for details.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH GEMSSTAR R03 grants support early-career clinician-scientists in medical or surgical specialties to launch aging/geriatric-focused research careers. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and higher-ed institutions. Funds pilot aging research and professional development; ceiling $125,000.

About this grant

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.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Aging
  • Research
  • Science
  • Medicine

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthNIATraining@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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