NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This NIDCR (R03) small-grant program supports pilot or feasibility studies in oral, dental, and craniofacial research by scientists early in establishing an independent research career. It is inten…
- Deadline
- Jan 7, 2028
- Posted
- Nov 18, 2024
- Award amount
- Amount not specified
- Focus areas
- Health
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In plain English
This NIDCR (R03) small-grant program supports pilot or feasibility studies in oral, dental, and craniofacial research by scientists early in establishing an independent research career. It is intended for new-investigator researchers at eligible institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. No specific award amount is stated, though R03 awards are typically modest.
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Who can apply
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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.
About this grant
This NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators supports basic and clinical research conducted by scientists who are in the early stages of establishing an independent research career in oral, dental and craniofacial research. This R03 program supports pilot or feasibility studies and developmental research projects with the intention of obtaining sufficient preliminary data for a subsequent investigator initiated Research Project Grant (R01) or equivalent application.
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