Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 06 541
Apply for PAR 06 541
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/START) (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Aug 31, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/START) (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity, administered through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), designed to help early-career researchers establish themselves in behavioral science research focused on drug abuse. The purpose is straightforward: support beginning investigators as they move into independent, behaviorally focused drug abuse research, giving them a small but meaningful grant that can generate pilot data, test a novel idea, or develop methods that can later be scaled into larger projects.
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is specifically meant for small, tightly scoped studies that can be completed quickly and with limited resources. Projects that fit well under this announcement include pilot or feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, and work centered on developing research methodology or new research technology. The key scientific requirement is that the proposed research must be primarily about behavioral processes and behavioral research questions in the context of drug abuse, rather than being mainly biological, pharmacological, or otherwise outside a behavioral science emphasis.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of 50,000 dollars in direct costs, and the project period is limited to one year. The award is not renewable, so applicants are expected to propose work that is realistic within a 12-month window and appropriate for the small-grant format. NIDA indicates that both the total dollars awarded and the number of awards made will depend on the quality of applications received, meaning it is competitive and not a fixed number of grants.
A defining feature of B/START is its focus on investigator stage. To be eligible, the proposed Principal Investigator must be independent of a mentor at the time the award is made, but still at the beginning stages of their research career. In practice, this targets researchers who are transitioning from mentored training into independent roles and need a rapid, smaller award to launch a research trajectory in behavioral drug abuse science.
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad within the United States. Domestic entities that may apply include for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories, units of state and local government, eligible federal agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, and Indian/Native American Tribal Governments and Tribal organizations (including both federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized categories, as well as tribally designated organizations). Foreign institutions are explicitly not eligible for this B/START award. The funding opportunity also notes that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
On the investigator side, NIH invites individuals with the appropriate skills, knowledge, and resources to work with their institutions to submit applications. The announcement specifically encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one application as long as each submission is scientifically distinct, which can be useful for investigators exploring multiple independent behavioral research directions.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity in the health and education-related activity space, listed under CFDA 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs). The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-06-541, originally posted August 31, 2006, with multiple receipt dates (rather than a single deadline), and the full announcement is hosted on the NIH grants website.
FAQs: Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/START) (R03)
What is the B/START (R03) grant opportunity?
The Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/START) (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity administered through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It is designed to help early-career researchers establish themselves in behavioral science research focused on drug abuse by supporting a small, tightly scoped project that can be completed quickly.
What is the main purpose of B/START?
The purpose is to support beginning investigators as they transition into independent, behaviorally focused drug abuse research. The grant is intended to help generate pilot data, test a novel idea, or develop methods that can later be scaled into larger projects.
What NIH funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is intended for small, self-contained studies that can be carried out with limited resources and within a short timeframe.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for an R03 under this announcement?
Examples of projects that fit well include pilot or feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, and studies focused on developing research methodology or new research technology, as long as the primary scientific focus is behavioral science in the context of drug abuse.
What scientific focus is required for B/START applications?
The proposed research must be primarily about behavioral processes and behavioral research questions in the context of drug abuse. Projects that are mainly biological, pharmacological, or otherwise outside a behavioral science emphasis are not aligned with the key scientific requirement described for this opportunity.
How much funding is available under this award?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $50,000 in direct costs.
How long can the project period be?
The project period is limited to one year, so applications should propose work that is realistic to complete within a 12-month window.
Is the B/START (R03) award renewable?
No. The award is not renewable, which means the proposed project should be designed as a short, stand-alone study appropriate for the small-grant format.
How many awards will NIDA make?
The total dollars awarded and the number of awards made depend on the quality of applications received. The opportunity is competitive and does not specify a fixed number of grants.
Who is the B/START award intended for?
B/START is focused on investigator career stage. It targets early-career researchers who are moving from mentored training into independent roles and need a rapid, smaller award to launch an independent research trajectory in behavioral drug abuse science.
What does it mean to be "independent of a mentor" for this award?
To be eligible, the proposed Principal Investigator must be independent of a mentor at the time the award is made, while still being at the beginning stages of their research career.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant organizations are broad within the United States and include domestic for-profit and nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local government; eligible federal agencies; faith-based or community-based organizations; and Indian/Native American Tribal Governments and Tribal organizations (including federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized categories, as well as tribally designated organizations).
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are explicitly not eligible for this B/START award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The funding opportunity states that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who can serve as the Principal Investigator (PI)?
NIH invites individuals with the appropriate skills, knowledge, and resources to work with their institutions to submit applications, as long as they meet the early-career and independence expectations described for B/START.
Does the announcement encourage applications from specific groups?
Yes. The announcement specifically encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities.
Can an investigator submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each submission is scientifically distinct.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-06-541.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs).
When was this funding opportunity originally posted?
The announcement was originally posted on August 31, 2006.
Is there a single deadline to apply?
No. The opportunity is described as having multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline.
Where is the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement is hosted on the NIH grants website.
What type of grant activity is this?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity in the health and education-related activity space.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education Health
Next opportunity: Mechanisms, Models, Measurement, and Management in Pain Research (R03)
Previous opportunity: Mechanisms, Models, Measurement, and Management in Pain Research (R21)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for PAR 06 541
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (PAR 06 541) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Development, Application, and Evaluation of Prediction Models for Cancer Risk and Prognosis (R21) Apply for PA 07 022 Funding Number: PA 07 022 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Focal Cognitive Deficits in CNS Disorders (R03) Apply for PA 07 034 Funding Number: PA 07 034 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Focal Cognitive Deficits in CNS Disorders (R21) Apply for PA 07 035 Funding Number: PA 07 035 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Drug Discovery for Nervous System Disorders (R21) Apply for PAR 07 049 Funding Number: PAR 07 049 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Molecular genetics of drug addiction and related co morbidities (R01) Apply for PA 07 073 Funding Number: PA 07 073 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Development, Application, and Evaluation of Prediction Models for Cancer Risk and Prognosis (R01) Apply for PA 07 021 Funding Number: PA 07 021 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Basic Research in the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract (R01) Apply for PA 07 023 Funding Number: PA 07 023 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mechanisms of Alcohol Associated Cancers (R01) Apply for PA 07 069 Funding Number: PA 07 069 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research on Chronic Insomnia Disorder (R01) Apply for PA 07 047 Funding Number: PA 07 047 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Drug Discovery for Nervous System Disorders (R01) Apply for PAR 07 048 Funding Number: PAR 07 048 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research On The Reduction And Prevention Of Suicidality (R01) Apply for PA 07 079 Funding Number: PA 07 079 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Risk Factors For Psychopathology Using Existing Data Sets (R01) Apply for PA 07 082 Funding Number: PA 07 082 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01) Apply for PAR 07 086 Funding Number: PAR 07 086 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| HIV Infection Of The Central Nervous System (R01) Apply for PA 07 089 Funding Number: PA 07 089 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| HIV/AIDS, Severe Mental Illness And Homelessness (R01) Apply for PA 07 090 Funding Number: PA 07 090 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Prioritizing Molecular Targets for Cancer Prevention with Nutritional Combinations (R01) Apply for PA 07 100 Funding Number: PA 07 100 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research on Rural Mental Health and Drug Abuse Disorders (R01) Apply for PA 07 103 Funding Number: PA 07 103 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Behavioral and Integrative Treatment Development Program (R01) Apply for PA 07 111 Funding Number: PA 07 111 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Health Services Research on Practice Improvement Utilizing Community Treatment Programs within the National Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network (CTN) (R01) Apply for PA 07 113 Funding Number: PA 07 113 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Pathophysiology of Bisphosphonates associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (R01) Apply for PA 07 132 Funding Number: PA 07 132 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "PAR 06 541", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.