Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03- Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
ID: 335070Type: Posted
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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/335070

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-309.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) program, which invites applications for small research grants (R03) aimed at advancing neuroimaging studies related to substance use and substance use disorders (SUD). This funding opportunity encourages both new and established investigators to conduct "proof of concept" studies that can lead to larger research proposals, with a focus on understanding the neurobiology of addiction and its interactions with mental health disorders. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions, such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, with direct costs capped at $150,000 for one year. Interested parties should submit their applications by January 8, 2025, and can reach out to the NIH OER Webmaster at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further assistance.

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    The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), invites applications for the Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) program. This initiative aims to support small research grants (R03) for both new and established investigators wishing to engage in neuroimaging studies related to substance use and substance use disorders (SUD). The FOA encourages the collection of preliminary data that can transition into larger research proposals. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, with direct costs capped at $150,000 for one year. The FOA has specific eligibility criteria and application instructions, emphasizing strict adherence to guidelines to ensure applications are accepted for review. Key application dates are highlighted, with a reminder that all submissions must comply with NIH’s updated application formats and guidelines. The initiative prioritizes research that advances understanding in areas such as the neurobiology of addiction, cognitive constructs relevant to SUD, and interactions between substance use and mental health disorders. Interested applicants are encouraged to consult with NIDA staff before submission. Overall, the FOA reflects the NIH’s commitment to fostering innovative research in neuroimaging, ultimately aimed at improving outcomes associated with substance use and addiction.
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