Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network: Coordinating Center

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a funding opportunity for the establishment of a Coordinating Center as part of the Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN). This initiative aims to enhance practice-based research by supporting the infrastructure necessary for planning and implementing multiple observational studies and clinical trials focused on integrating oral health care into overall medical care. The Coordinating Center will manage a network membership database and develop centralized data management systems that facilitate innovative electronic data capture methods, allowing for the collection of research participant data outside of traditional in-office visits. Interested applicants can reach out to Dena Fischer at dena.fischer@nih.gov or by phone at 301-594-4876 for further information. The estimated synopsis post date is March 2, 2026, with a closing date anticipated on June 5, 2026, and the award date projected for April 30, 2027.