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NIDCR Extramural Research Grants

NIDCR Extramural Research Grants

Funds investigator-initiated oral, dental, and craniofacial research across United States institutions.

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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is the primary federal funder of research on dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) health and disease. NIDCR issues Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) continuously throughout the fiscal year across its five extramural branches: Integrative Biology and Infectious Diseases; Translational Genomics Research; Behavioral and Social …

What this grant funds

Dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) health and disease — five extramural branches: Integrative Biology & Infectious Diseases; Translational Genomics Research; Behavioral & Social Science Research; Clinical Research; and Other.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nidcr.nih.gov