The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is offering this Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award. This grant is for outstanding dual degree dentist scientists seeking to transition from mentored postdoctoral research to independent, tenure-track faculty positions. Its primary purpose is to cultivate a robust cohort of self-sufficient dentist scientists dedicated to advancing dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The program provides vital support, including two years of mentored training followed by three to five years of independent research. An extended five-year independent research phase is also available to accommodate clinical training within a dental specialty program, ensuring a smooth progression towards an independent research career.
Opportunity ID: 358828
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-25-333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.121 — Oral Diseases and Disorders Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2028 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2028 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2028 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of the NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to develop and maintain a strong cohort of independently funded dentist scientists dedicated to improving dental, oral and craniofacial health. This program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding dual degree dentist scientists from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions by providing support for two years of mentored training and three to five years of independent research. An option for five years of independent (R00) support is available to accommodate clinical training in a dental specialty program at no more than 3 person-months effort (25% full-time professional effort) in any year of the R00 phase. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-333.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358828 Full Announcement-PAR-25-333 -> PAR-25-333-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00290997 | Jun 17, 2025 | May 07, 2028 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358828 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
358828 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
358828 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
358828 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358828 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
358828 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
358828 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
358828 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
358828 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
358828 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
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