NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
OpenNational Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-25-105
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
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.
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | Not listed |
| Category | Health |
| Assistance listing | 93.121, |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or National Institutes of Health. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.