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Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health
Currently Open
As of Jan 8, 2026
Eligible Applicants
County governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Independent school districtsPublic housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Private institutions of higher educationState governmentsCity or township governmentsFor profit organizations other than small businessesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Small businessesSpecial district governments
Overview
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.
Funding Information
Total estimated funding: $150,000
Eligibility Requirements
- 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.
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Source: www.grants.gov
Last Verified: Jan 8, 2026, 5:28 PM
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