NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00), aimed at supporting outstanding students enrolled in integrated dual degree dental (DDS/DMD) and PhD programs as they transition from predoctoral to postdoctoral research positions in dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) fields. This phased award program consists of two components: the F99 phase, which provides up to two years of funding for predoctoral training, and the K00 phase, allowing for up to three years of mentored postdoctoral development, emphasizing personalized mentorship and commitment to DOC research. The program is designed to strengthen the dentist scientist workforce dedicated to improving oral health and fostering independent research careers, with applications open until May 7, 2027. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-021.html.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; 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 not allowed.