Opportunity Listing - Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.279 -- Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) is designed to encourage and facilitate the entry of investigators to the area of brain imaging research. This NOFO will support both newly independent investigators and established investigators who are seeking to develop and adopt neuroimaging tools and methodologies in their research programs and conduct small "proof-of-concept" studies relevant to substance use disorders and addiction. This NOFO is intended to support Small Research Grant (R03) projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

Public and Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
County governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
City or township governments
State governments

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

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
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PAR-24-297-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-24-297 Full Announcement Text	Nov 1, 2024 06:34 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-297.html

Closed: July 29, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$150,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$150,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-24-297

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Health

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

September 17, 2024

Archive date:

August 28, 2026