NIDCR Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award to Promote a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (F99/K00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIDCR Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00) to support graduate students from diverse backgrounds in their transition from predoctoral to postdoctoral research positions in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. This grant program aims to facilitate the completion of PhD or dual degree clinician scientist programs (F99 phase) and provide up to three years of postdoctoral support (K00 phase), emphasizing mentorship, community building, and professional development for individuals from groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and non-profit organizations, with a focus on enhancing the diversity of the biomedical workforce. The application deadline is April 8, 2027, and interested parties can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-139.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 allowed.