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.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to renew the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists&apos; Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program. The GEMSSTAR program provides support for early-career physician-scientists trained in medical or surgical specialties and early-career dentist-scientists in launching careers as future leaders in aging- or geriatric-focused research. As such, the program seeks applicants who aspire to continue or shift their research focus to bridge their specialty/discipline and the clinical care of older adults. In support of the program&apos;s goal, this NOFO invites applications that propose to conduct transdisciplinary aging research that will yield pilot data and experience for subsequent aging research projects. The GEMSSTAR program encourages candidates to seek out a supportive research environment to further the program&apos;s objectives of fostering the development of early-career physician- and dentist-scientists in aging- or geriatric-focused research, particularly as it applies to their clinical specialty/discipline.Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO intends to utilize the R03 activity code.

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