Limited Competition: Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Transition Scholar (StARRTS) (K38 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- RFA-HL-27-010
- Agency
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National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $2,180,000 to $6,444,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research
- 93.840 Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders
- 93.838 Lung Diseases Research
- 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research
- 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
- 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower
- 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- David Schopfer david.schopfer@nih.gov (301) 402-3833
- nhlbi_k38@nhlbi.nih.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is forecasting a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Transition Scholar (StARRTS) K38 Career Development program, a limited-competition grant with application due October 13, 2028. This opportunity is restricted to clinician-investigators who have successfully completed the StARR R38 program (RFA-HL-26-012 and prior iterations)—a mandatory eligibility requirement that narrows the applicant pool to this specific cohort of resident-investigators.
Eligible applicant institutions include higher education institutions (public and private), 501(c)(3) nonprofits, federally and non-federally recognized tribal governments, state and county governments, for-profit organizations, small businesses, independent school districts, and public or Indian housing authorities. Only fellowship programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) may be included; for dental specialty postgraduate programs, only those approved by the Council on Dental Education and Licensure of the American Dental Association; for veterinary specialties, only those approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Proposed program structure must align with participant eligibility for certification or endorsement by boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or for dentists, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), or for veterinarians, the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS).
The program supports Transition Scholars pursuing continued research and career development in basic, clinical, and translational research during clinical fellowships or early-stage faculty appointments. Applications undergo standard NIH peer review by appropriate study sections and national advisory councils; only meritorious applications receive consideration for funding. The NOFO does not specify award ceilings, award floors, expected number of awards, period of performance, or cost-share requirements. StARRTS is assigned to five NHLBI parent grant programs under CFDAs 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, and 93.233.
Synopsis
The purpose of the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Transition Scholar (StARRTS) K38 Career Development program is to retain and support clinician-investigators who have successfully completed the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) R38 Program (RFA-HL-26-012 and previous NOFOs) as resident-investigators. Individuals who receive K38 grants described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be referred to as Transition Scholars. The intent of this NOFO is to provide Transition Scholars with opportunities for additional research and career development during subsequent clinical fellowships or early career faculty appointments (as defined in Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility). It is anticipated that the StARRTS K38 program will provide a pathway to retain the newly-created pool of clinician-investigators generated through the StARR R38 program. Transition Scholars will receive support for continued research and career development opportunities in basic, clinical, and/or translational research, thereby providing enhanced potential to accelerate the transition to independent research careers.
This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.
Eligibility
Only fellowship programs recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) may be included in the proposed program. For Dental Specialty postgraduate programs, only dental specialties approved by the Council on Dental Education and Licensure of the American Dental Association may be included in the proposed program. For veterinary specialties, only veterinary specialties approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association may be included in the proposed program.Evidence is required that the overall structure of research and clinical activities outlined in the application is consistent with participant eligibility for certification or endorsement and oversight by a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or for dentists, meets the requirements for National Certifying Boards for Dental Specialists established by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements, or for veterinarians, meets the requirements as recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFA-HL-27-010-Revised-Full-Announcement.html | HTML file | |
| PKG00294343.pdf |
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