The GEMSSTAR program is designed to help early-career doctors and surgeons start research careers focused on aging or geriatrics. It provides funding for projects that gather initial data and experience for future aging research. Applicants should have a plan for professional development and be in a supportive research environment.
Who it's for: This grant is for early-career clinician-scientists who are trained in medical or surgical specialties and want to focus on aging or geriatric research. It's open to a wide range of applicants, including individuals, educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofits.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a Professional Development Plan
- Unsupportive research environment
- Not being an early-career clinician-scientist
- Proposals not focused on aging or geriatrics
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Professional Development Plan
- Detailed research proposal
- Evidence of a supportive research environment
- Budget plan
- CV or resume
- Letters of support or recommendation
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., degree, certification)
- Institutional approval or support
- Past research experience documentation
Cautions
- Ensure your research environment is supportive of aging research.
- Include a comprehensive Professional Development Plan.
- Check eligibility requirements carefully.
- Submit all required documents by the deadline.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, individuals, independent school districts, for-profit organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, county governments, special district governments, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and city or township governments. Essentially, this grant is open to a wide range of entities, but the focus is on early-career clinician-scientists in medical or surgical specialties.
Overview
This grant is for early-career clinician-scientists who are trained in medical or surgical specialties and want to focus on aging or geriatric research. It's open to a wide range of applicants, including individuals, educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofits.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a Professional Development Plan
- Unsupportive research environment
- Not being an early-career clinician-scientist
- Proposals not focused on aging or geriatrics
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support research projects that gather pilot data and experience in aging or geriatric research. This includes costs related to conducting research, such as personnel, equipment, and materials.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 16, 2028(673 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 14, 2028
Application Checklist
- Develop a Professional Development Plan
- Prepare a detailed research proposal
- Gather evidence of a supportive research environment
- Create a budget plan
- Update your CV or resume
- Obtain letters of support or recommendation
- Verify eligibility and gather proof
- Secure institutional approval or support
- Compile past research experience documentation