NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
Last Updated: June 17, 2025
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-333-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-25-333 Full Announcement Text | Jun 17, 2025 06:25 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-333.html
Closing: May 7, 2028
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
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Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAR-25-333
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 17, 2025
Archive date:
June 12, 2028
