The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIDCR Mentored Career Development Award (K01) to promote broad participation in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. This grant aims to strengthen the research workforce by providing salary and research support for postdoctoral fellows and early-career faculty, with a focus on enhancing diversity within the field. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions, such as historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, and community-based organizations, while the program specifically excludes foreign entities. The award provides up to $100,000 annually for salary and an additional $25,000 for research development costs, with a commitment of at least 75% professional effort required from the applicant. The application period opens on January 10, 2025, with submission deadlines throughout 2025 and 2026. For more information, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-022.html.