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. The grant 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. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Eligibility is open to various types of organizations, including institutions of higher education, non-profits, and small businesses. • The grant is intended to support Small Research Grant (R03) projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. • The estimated funding for this opportunity is $150,000. • The opportunity is related to the fields of education and health.