Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 355756Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $125K

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/355756

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-25-021.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering funding through the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program, aimed at supporting early-career physician-scientists and dentist-scientists in aging and geriatric research. This initiative encourages applicants to design transdisciplinary projects that generate pilot data for further studies, emphasizing the importance of a supportive research environment and a professional development plan to enhance knowledge in geriatrics. With a total funding amount of up to $125,000 per year and a total of $3.8 million available for fiscal year 2025, applications must be submitted by November 1, 2024, and further inquiries can be directed to grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    RFA-AG-25-021.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering funding through the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program. This initiative aims to support early-career physician-scientists and dentist-scientists focusing on aging and geriatric research. The program encourages applicants to design transdisciplinary projects that generate pilot data for further studies while emphasizing the importance of a supportive research environment. Funding of up to $125,000 per year is available for projects that integrate aging-related research within applicants' clinical specialties, with a total of $3.8 million granted for fiscal year 2025. The program requires a professional development plan detailing how applicants will enhance their knowledge in geriatrics. Eligible applicants include early-career physicians and dentists who have recently completed their specialty training, though prior research funding on aging is not allowed. The grant period is limited to two years, and applications must be submitted by the specified deadlines. The GEMSSTAR program aims to cultivate future leaders in aging research, addressing the growing need for clinician-scientists equipped to tackle the complex health challenges faced by older adults. The award process includes evaluation based on merit, relevance to aging research, and the candidate’s environment supporting such studies.
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