NOT-DE-24-002: Upcoming NIH Funding for NIDCR Diverse Dental Research Workforce Mentoring Network

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to reissue a funding opportunity, NOT-DE-24-002, under the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). This opportunity aims to establish a mentoring network supporting a diverse and inclusive dental, oral, and craniofacial research workforce. Expected to be reissued in Winter 2023/2024 with applications due in Spring 2024, the program seeks to nurture emerging researchers in these fields, using the UE5 cooperative agreement activity code. The initiative reflects NIDCR’s commitment to diversity, addressing the need for a broader representation in the dental research community.

Eligible applicants for this funding include a wide range of entities, from educational institutions to government bodies, nonprofits, and small businesses. The NIDCR Mentoring Network will focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, particularly those from underrepresented groups in the biomedical field. This proactive approach by the NIH and NIDCR underscores the importance of inclusive research environments, potentially enhancing the quality and impact of research in dental, oral, and craniofacial health.