OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAS-27-028

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Mar 16, 2029(885 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant for small pilot studies in substance use research, including HIV comorbidity, meant to generate preliminary data that helps investigators win larger future grants. It fits research-capable organizations, not companies looking for general business funding. If your business does not do scientific research, do not bother applying.

Best for
Small businesses and for-profit firms doing substance use or HIV-related research, Universities and other higher education institutions, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, State, local, and tribal governments
Not for
Businesses outside research, such as retail, finance, or housing firms, Organizations not positioned to conduct pilot research studies
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
85
Strong Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
68
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: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
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
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
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

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, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is March 16, 2029.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and institutions of higher education. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are also eligible. The NOFO's Section III has additional eligibility details.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check Section III of the NOFO.
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 START (R03) grants fund small pilot research projects that generate preliminary data in high-priority substance use research areas, including HIV comorbidity, to help investigators launch research careers and secure larger future grants. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profit organizations, state/local/tribal governments, and foreign entities.

About this grant

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

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Health
  • Research

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthhoang.le@nih.gov301-402-2541

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