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

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.

Only New Investigators who fit the criteria in this section are eligible to apply to this FOA.

New Investigators whose proposed research addresses topics of relevance to the NIDCR mission are eligible and encouraged to apply. A New Investigator is one who has not previously competed successfully for substantial, independent R01 or R01-equivalent funding from NIH. When Multiple PDs/PIs are proposed, all PDs/PIs must meet the definition of New Investigator and the eligibility criteria as defined below. Current or past recipients of the NIDCR Small Grant for New Investigators (R03) grant are eligible to apply for a second NIDCR Small Grant for New Investigators (R03), provided they are still New Investigators. New Investigator status should be valid at the time of award.

Specifically, NIDCR is excluding from consideration individuals who have received:

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) support from any NIH Institute or Center, or
More than one Small Grant for New Investigators (R03) funded by NIDCR. Any PD/PI who has already received funding for two NIDCR Small Grants for New Investigators (R03) is not eligible.
Investigators who have questions about eligibility should contact the Scientific/Research Contact listed in Section VII. Agency Contacts.