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Forecasted Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) Program

This forecasted opportunity from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, announces the planned renewal of the GEMSSTAR program to support early-career medical and dental specialists in aging research. - Government Buyer: - National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; this is a grant program for research projects - Products/Services Requested: - Research projects focused on aging or geriatric care, led by early-career physician-scientists and dentist-scientists in medical or surgical specialties - Funding mechanism: R03 activity code (small research grants) - No part numbers or quantities, as this is a grant opportunity - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on transdisciplinary research bridging clinical specialties and geriatric care - Designed to generate pilot data for future research - Broad eligibility: for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits - This is a forecast notice to allow time for collaboration and project planning; applications are not yet being solicited

Description

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) plans to renew the GEMSSTAR program, which supports early-career physician- and dentist-scientists in medical or surgical specialties to develop careers in aging- or geriatric-focused research. The program encourages transdisciplinary aging research that bridges clinical specialties and the care of older adults, aiming to generate pilot data for future projects. Applications are not currently solicited; this notice provides time for potential applicants to prepare. The program intends to use the R03 activity code for funding.

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