Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Hoang Le, Ph.D.
hoang.le@nih.gov
hoang.le@nih.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAS-27-028-Full-Announcement.html | PAS-27-028-Full-Announcement.html | Jun 9, 2026 04:33 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: March 16, 2029
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
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Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAS-27-028
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 9, 2026
Archive date:
May 16, 2029
