NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Department of Health and Human Services
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
Funding
Award size
Not specified
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Later
Posted
06/17/2025
Closes
2028-05-07
Eligibility
Eligibility
County governmentsOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationCity or township governmentsNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPublic housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesState governmentsNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationSmall businessesSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Private institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businesses
Program
Funding area
Health - HL
Opportunity #
PAR-25-333
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov