Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR)
ID: 359940Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359940
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to renew the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program, aimed at supporting early-career physician-scientists and dentist-scientists in advancing their research in aging and geriatric-focused studies. This initiative encourages applicants to propose transdisciplinary aging research projects that will generate pilot data and foster collaborations, ultimately bridging their clinical specialties with the care of older adults. The program is particularly significant as it seeks to cultivate future leaders in aging research, enhancing the understanding and treatment of age-related health issues. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Laura Major at niagemsstar@mail.nih.gov for further information, with the estimated synopsis post date set for December 16, 2025, and applications expected to open by February 16, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laura Major, DrPH National Institute on Aging (NIA)
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    niagemsstar@mail.nih.gov
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