NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), aimed at supporting early-stage researchers in oral, dental, and craniofacial research. This grant program is designed for new investigators who have not previously secured substantial NIH funding, encouraging them to conduct pilot studies and developmental research projects that will generate preliminary data for future R01 proposals. Eligible applicants include a variety of institutions, such as historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, and faith-based organizations, with each application able to request up to $200,000 for direct costs over a project duration of up to two years. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is January 7, 2028, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; 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.