GEMSSTAR: Early-Career Specialists’ Transition to Aging Research
Official title: Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Offered by Department of Health and Human Services
Award
Up to $125k
Estimated Application Due Date
Jul 16, 2028
Eligible Area
National
Opens
Sep 1, 2026
Overview
GEMSSTAR supports launching research careers focused on aging or geriatrics. It is for early-career clinician-scientists trained in medical or surgical specialties.
- What it funds: Launching research careers focused on aging or geriatrics.
- Who it's for: Early-career clinician-scientists in medical or surgical specialties.
- Award: Up to $125,000.
- Deadline: July 16, 2028.
Who Can Apply
- Not eligible: Non-U.S. organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.
- Allowed: Foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
- Not eligible: Applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts.
- Review: See Section III of the funding notice for additional eligibility requirements.
Grant Details
Award Amount
Up to $125k
Eligible Area
National · Nationwide (federal)
Opens
Sep 1, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date
Jul 16, 2028
Contact & Funder Details
How To Apply
Apply directly on Department of Health and Human Services's website. Confirm current details before applying.
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