Limited Competition: Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Transition Scholar (StARRTS)
ID: 359676Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359676
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a forthcoming funding opportunity titled "Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Transition Scholar (StARRTS)" aimed at supporting career development for new investigators in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. This program is designed for candidates who have completed a R38 program, facilitating their transition to research independence and addressing the nation's research needs. While applications are not currently being solicited, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare meaningful collaborations and projects in anticipation of the opportunity, which is expected to open for applications in August 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Dr. David Schopfer at david.schopfer@nih.gov or by phone at 301-402-3833 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Schopfer, M.D. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    (301) 402-3833
    david.schopfer@nih.gov
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