The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03), aimed at supporting early-career scientists in the fields of oral, dental, and craniofacial research. This grant program is designed to fund small pilot or feasibility studies that generate preliminary data necessary for future Research Project Grant (R01) applications, with a specific exclusion of clinical trials. With a funding ceiling of $100,000 over a maximum two-year project period, the program emphasizes foundational research and inclusivity, encouraging applications from a diverse range of eligible institutions and organizations. Interested applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov or the NIH ASSIST system by January 25, 2025, and can reach out to the NIH OER Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV for any inquiries.