Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 14 010
Apply for RFA AG 14 010
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 21, 2013 and posted on Aug 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to help early career physicians who have completed training in a medical or surgical specialty build a credible research foundation in aging. The main idea is to support clinicians who are still early in their careers as they begin developing a research track record focused on how aging affects the diseases, treatments, outcomes, and care delivery issues that show up within their specialty. In practical terms, the program aims to help these physician-investigators gain the skills, mentorship, and early data needed to move toward a longer-term, independent research program that contributes to geriatric or gerontologic science while staying anchored in their clinical discipline.
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is typically intended for small, targeted projects and early-stage studies that can generate preliminary findings or establish feasibility. Here, that small-grant structure is used to give early specialists a realistic entry point into aging research, letting them build momentum without needing the scale of a larger award right away. The focus is less on launching a fully mature research enterprise immediately and more on creating a strong starting platform: sharpening research skills, producing publishable results, and positioning the investigator for future independent funding in an aging-relevant line of work.
The awarding institute area is aging research (CFDA 93.866), and the activity category is health. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The estimated total funding available under the announcement was listed as $1,500,000, and the award ceiling was $75,000, reflecting the small-grant nature of the R03. As with many NIH opportunities, the specific budget and project design would need to fit the scope expected for an R03, meaning a well-bounded question with clear aims that can be addressed with modest resources.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of U.S.-based organizations that can serve as the applicant institution. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations other than small businesses as well as small businesses, and multiple levels of government entities (state, county, city/township, special district, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities). The eligibility list also explicitly includes a variety of mission-focused and community-anchored institutions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and eligible agencies of the federal government. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed, keeping the work fully within eligible U.S. organizational structures.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AG-14-010, posted August 8, 2013, with key dates indicating the original closing date of October 21, 2013, a current closing date of November 1, 2013, and an archive date of December 1, 2013. The sponsor is NIH, and the full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide (with a link provided in the source information). For access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement, NIH’s Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was included.
Overall, GEMSSTAR (R03) is best understood as a structured on-ramp for early career physician specialists to pivot part of their professional identity toward aging-focused research while remaining grounded in their specialty. It supports the early steps that often determine whether a clinician can successfully transition into a sustainable research pathway: building relevant expertise in aging science, generating initial evidence, and establishing a track record that signals readiness for larger, more independent projects in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the GEMSSTAR (R03) grant opportunity?
Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to help early career physicians who have completed training in a medical or surgical specialty build a credible research foundation in aging research.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is intended to support early career physician-investigators as they begin developing a research track record focused on how aging affects diseases, treatments, outcomes, and care delivery issues within their medical or surgical specialty. The overall aim is to help them gain skills, mentorship, and early data that can lead toward a longer-term, independent aging-relevant research program.
What kinds of research topics fit this opportunity?
The focus is on aging-related questions that intersect with the applicant's specialty, such as how aging influences disease presentation, treatment approaches, patient outcomes, or care delivery challenges commonly encountered in that specialty.
Who is this funding opportunity designed for?
This opportunity is designed for early career physicians who have completed training in a medical or surgical specialty and who are seeking to establish themselves in aging-focused research while remaining anchored in their clinical discipline.
What NIH funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is typically intended for small, targeted projects and early-stage studies that can generate preliminary findings or establish feasibility.
What does it mean that this is an R03?
An R03 is a small-grant mechanism. In this program, that structure is used to provide a realistic entry point into aging research by supporting a well-bounded project with clear aims that can be completed with modest resources, helping generate early results and build research momentum.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $75,000.
How much total funding was estimated to be available under the announcement?
The estimated total funding available under the announcement was listed as $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What is the awarding institute area and CFDA number?
The awarding institute area is aging research, with CFDA number 93.866.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is health.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a wide range of U.S.-based organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and for-profits other than small businesses), and multiple levels of government entities (such as state, county, city/township, special district, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities).
Are minority-serving or community-anchored institutions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). It also includes faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and eligible agencies of the federal government.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
No. The announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components permitted under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed for this funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-AG-14-010.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2013.
What were the key closing and archive dates listed?
The original closing date was October 21, 2013. A current closing date of November 1, 2013 was listed, and the archive date was December 1, 2013.
Who is the sponsor of this opportunity?
The sponsor is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, with a link provided in the source information for the opportunity.
What kind of project scope is expected?
The project should fit the scope expected for an R03: a well-bounded research question with clear aims that can be addressed with modest resources, producing preliminary findings, feasibility evidence, and/or publishable results that help position the investigator for future independent funding.
What is the program trying to help awardees achieve long-term?
The program is meant to function as an on-ramp for early career specialists to build relevant expertise in aging science, generate initial evidence, establish a research track record, and move toward a larger, longer-term, independent research program that contributes to geriatric or gerontologic science while staying grounded in their specialty.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement?
For access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement, the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was included in the announcement materials.
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