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NIH Small Research Grant Program

NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators

Funds a pilot or feasibility study by a scientist early in an independent career in oral, dental or craniofacial research.

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A small research grant with an eligibility rule about the investigator rather than the organisation.

The applicant has to be a scientist in the early stages of establishing an independent research career in oral, dental and craniofacial research. That is the gate, and grants.gov's organisation-type codes do not carry it.

What the money buys is pilot or feasibility studies and developmental resea…

Pilot, feasibility and developmental basic and clinical research projects in oral, dental and craniofacial research by scientists in the early stages of an independent research career, intended to produce preliminary data for a subsequent research project application. Clinical trials are not allowed.

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.7 Jan 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-105Source: www.grants.gov