D-START: Data Science Track Award for Research Transition (D/START) (R03-Clinical Trial Optional)

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Data Science Track Award for Research Transition (D/START) under funding opportunity PAS-25-236. This is an R03 small grant mechanism designed to support early-stage researchers transitioning into data science-focused biomedical research. Clinical trials are optionally permitted under this announcement. The opportunity has a long open window, accepting applications from December 2024 through September 2027.

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Risks & flags

• Extremely long open window (nearly 3 years) suggests a standing/recurring funding opportunity rather than a competitive single-award procurement — standard NIH practice but worth noting for grant seekers tracking deadlines.