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NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: May 7, 2028federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program aims to support the transition of dual degree dentist scientists from mentored postdoctoral positions to independent faculty roles, providing funding for two years of mentored training followed by three to five years of independent research. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, while non-domestic entities are not eligible. For application details, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

Full Description

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...

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

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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