Open PAR-25-105 CFDA 93.121 Discretionary

NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted by National Institutes of Health

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) — is cataloged under number PAR-25-105 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.121, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on November 18, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on January 7, 2028 — roughly 581 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

January 7, 2028

Posted

November 18, 2024

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

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Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information<br/>grantsinfo@nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted November 18, 2024
Close Date January 7, 2028
Archive Date February 12, 2028
Last Updated November 18, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.121. 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, de...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is January 7, 2028.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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