NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 357201Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357201

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-105.html
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    Description

    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.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    The NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03) is designed to support emerging researchers in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. Aimed specifically at New Investigators—those who have not previously secured substantial NIH funding (R01 or equivalent)—this program encourages applications addressing the NIDCR’s strategic priorities. The program funds pilot studies and developmental research projects to generate preliminary data for future R01 proposals. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions and non-profit organizations, with restrictions placed on individuals who have received certain NIH awards. Each application can request up to $200,000 for direct costs, with a project duration not exceeding two years. All applicants must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including the presentation of a clear future research plan aimed at developing a subsequent R01 application. Key review criteria encompass the significance of the proposed research, the rigor and feasibility of the approach, and the qualifications of the investigator(s) and their institutional environment. The entire process aligns with NIH’s objective of fostering a pipeline of independent researchers in the health sciences, while maintaining stringent standards for scientific merit and compliance with federal regulations.
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