# Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) is designed to encourage and facilitate the entry of investigators to the area of brain imaging research. This NOFO will support both newly independent investigators and established investigators who are seeking to develop and adopt neuroimaging tools and methodologies in their research programs and conduct small "proof-of-concept" studies relevant to substance use disorders and addiction. This NOFO is intended to support Small Research Grant (R03) projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.

Canonical page: https://grantsonar.com/grants/opportunity/imaging-science-track-award-for-research-transition-i-start-r03-clinical-ce7f8a57-e3be-4d09-9bd1-c8183c5678db
Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 356437
Last confirmed Jul 29, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: January 7, 2028
Award size: not disclosed to $150K

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) eligibility includes state, public_higher_ed, native_american_tribal_org, small_business, for_profit, county, city_or_township, independent_school_district, nonprofit_501c3, native_american_tribal, nonprofit_non501c3, private_higher_ed, special_district and public_housing. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) has a listed deadline of January 7, 2028. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institutes of Health before submitting.

### How much funding is available for Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) lists an award size of not disclosed to $150K. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) is funded by National Institutes of Health. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 356437 from grants_gov.