The Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional) funding call from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The goal of this call is to facilitate the entry of investigators into multiple high-priority areas of substance use research, including comorbidity with HIV.
The Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program aims to provide investigators with the opportunity to gather preliminary data to assist them in securing future research grants and advancing their scientific careers. Applications are open to researchers at research institutions in the USA and worldwide.
The grant provides up to 100,000 USD/year (plus indirect costs) for up to 2 years.
Opportunity number: PAS-27-028
Applications open on September 16, 2026. The next applications are due on:
- October 16, 2026
- February 16, 2027
- June 16, 2027