The Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists’ Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program offers small grants to support early-career physician-scientists and dentist-scientists. This initiative is designed to help these specialists launch successful careers as future leaders in aging and geriatric-focused research. The GEMSSTAR NOFO specifically provides funding to conduct transdisciplinary aging research projects. The primary purpose of these grants is to enable recipients to generate crucial pilot data and gain valuable experience, laying a strong foundation for their subsequent, larger aging research endeavors. This grant aims to foster the next generation of experts dedicated to understanding and addressing the complexities of aging.
Opportunity ID: 355756
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AG-25-021 |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 07, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Small businesses |
| 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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists’ Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program is to provide support for early-career physician-scientists trained in medical or surgical specialties and early-career dentist-scientists to launch careers as future leaders in aging- or geriatric-focused research. In support of the program’s goal, this GEMSSTAR NOFO provides small grants to conduct transdisciplinary aging research that will yield pilot data and experience for subsequent aging research projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-25-021.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 355756 Full Announcement-RFA-AG-25-021 -> RFA-AG-25-021-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-H | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2023 | PKG00287543 | Oct 01, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355756 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
355756 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
355756 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
355756 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
355756 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
355756 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
355756 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
355756 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
355756 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
355756 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
355756 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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