Key Dates

Related Announcements

• September 1, 2026 - Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional). See NOFO PAR-27-096.

Issued by

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING (NIA)

Purpose

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), joined by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), will host a pre-application technical assistance webinar for individuals interested in applying for the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) R03 Award (PAR-27-096). The webinar will provide programmatic, peer review and award information, and guidance on the application process and grant writing strategies. Participation in the webinar, although encouraged, is not required for the submission of an application.

Below are key details regarding the webinar:

• Title: Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) (R03) Technical Assistance Webinar

• What: A live, pre-application technical assistance webinar regarding PAR-27-096

• When: Monday, September 14, 2026

• Where: Virtual; register here

• Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Time

• Are applicants required to participate: No

Participation Details

Before the webinar

• Registration is required.
• Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to submit questions through the registration page prior to the webinar. 
• Requests for reasonable accommodation(s) can be made by emailing [email protected], and copying [email protected]. Please submit requests at least five days prior to the event.

During the Webinar

• During the webinar, questions can be submitted through the Q&A or chat features.  

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

NIA Training Staff
[email protected]