At a glance
Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $150K. Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally rec. The application deadline is January 7, 2028. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $150K
- Deadline
- Jan 7, 2028
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; City or township governments; State governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-24-297. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
Apply at official sourceRelated grants
- NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships NSF · Up to $110K · Oct 15, 2026 Open
- NHLBI Career Transition Award for Intramural Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Trainees (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) NIH · See listing · Jul 12, 2027 Open
- Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R33 Clinical Trial Optional) NIH · Up to $25K · Jun 2, 2027 Open
- Mind and Body Interventions to Restore Whole Person Health via Emotional Well-Being Mechanisms (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) NIH · See listing · Jun 7, 2028 Open