This grant, GEMSSTAR (Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists’ Transition to Aging Research), is for supporting early-career physician-scientists and dentist-scientists. Its primary purpose is to empower these individuals to launch successful careers as future leaders in critical aging- or geriatric-focused research. The program provides targeted small grants specifically designed for conducting transdisciplinary aging research projects. Recipients will utilize these funds to generate essential pilot data and acquire valuable experience within this specialized field. This foundational work is crucial for developing competitive applications and securing subsequent, larger aging research projects, ultimately fostering a new generation of experts dedicated to advancing our understanding of aging and improving health outcomes for older adults.
Opportunity ID: 327708
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AG-21-023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists’ Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts 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 Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The goal of the GEMSSTAR program is to provide support for early-career physician-scientists trained in medical or surgical specialties or early-career dentist-scientists to launch careers as future leaders in aging- or geriatric-focused research. To achieve this goal, the GEMSSTAR Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) provides small grants to conduct transdisciplinary aging research that will yield pilot data and experience for subsequent aging research projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-21-023.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00262198 | Oct 13, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327708 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
327708 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
327708 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
327708 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
327708 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
327708 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
327708 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
327708 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
327708 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
327708 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
327708 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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