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

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAS-25-236

View the official notice on Grants.gov
326 days left (deadline Sep 7, 2027)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPAS-25-236
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.279
PostedDec 16, 2024
DeadlineSep 7, 2027
Award ceiling$100,000
Estimated total program funding$100,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEducation
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

Data science is an important cross-cutting research approach in the 2022 - 2026 NIDA Strategic Plan and increasing the capacity of experts in addiction related data science is critical. The purpose of this Notice is to facilitate the entry of investigators to the area of addiction-related data science, including newly independent data scientists or established investigators seeking to incorporate novel and cutting-edge data science methodologies into their research programs for the first time. Through this opportunity, investigators will propose to apply emerging data science methods to answer critical questions requiring advanced data analytic strategies. Projects should be small in scale and answer specific research questions or provide preliminary data for a larger scale project. Applicants are encouraged to use existing datasets, follow FAIR principles, and, when applicable, attend to ethical concerns in the conduct of research involving human subjects. Ultimately, the aim is to expedite the development of robust research programs focused on the convergence of innovative data science techniques and addiction research, with initial projects serving as precursors for subsequent, more expansive research projects.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • County governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Private colleges and universities
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Small businesses
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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