Grant name: NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Total funding amount: Up to $200,000 for direct costs
Duration: Maximum of two years
Primary objective: Support basic and clinical research in dental, oral, and craniofacial research
Key stakeholders: New Investigators in dental, oral, and craniofacial research
Funding source: NIH
Funding type: Grant
Significance: Supports the establishment of independent research careers
Grant frequency: Recurring
Eligible organization types: Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits, For-Profit Organizations, Local Governments, State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments, Federal Agencies, and other specified organizations.
Specific qualifications: Must be a New Investigator with no prior substantial independent NIH research awards.
Geographic location: U.S. organizations only; foreign organizations are not eligible.
Track record: Must not have received R21 or R56 awards from any NIH Institute or Center.
Previous relationship with funder: Not specified.
Primary focus areas: Basic science, clinical, behavioral, and population science.
Target beneficiaries: New Investigators in dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
Geographic coverage: U.S. only.
Expected outcomes: Sufficient preliminary data for future R01 applications.
Sustainability expectations: Not specified.
Technical expertise: Must demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for the proposed research.
Team composition: Not specified.
Quality standards: Must adhere to NIH policies and guidelines.
Risk management: Not specified.
Budget range: Up to $200,000 total, with a maximum of $100,000 per year.
Eligible costs: Direct costs related to the research project.
Cost sharing: Not required.
Application due dates: Multiple dates from February 16, 2025, to October 16, 2027.
Submission deadline: Latest deadline is October 16, 2027.
Grant duration: Maximum of two years.
Regulatory compliance: Must adhere to NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Data protection: Must comply with NIH data management and sharing policies.
Required documentation: Must include letters of support and a detailed research strategy.
Application procedure: Submit through Grants.gov or NIH ASSIST.
Evaluation criteria: Scientific merit and relevance to NIDCR mission.
Focus on New Investigators only.
Not intended for sustaining research careers.