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NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a career-transition award for dentists already in NIH intramural postdoctoral research positions who want to move into tenure-track faculty jobs, funding two years of mentored training plus three years of independent research at the hiring institution. It is not a business grant; if you are a small company, retailer, farm, or manufacturer with no dentist scientist on staff moving from NIH intramural research to a faculty post, there is nothing here for you.

Best for
Dentists finishing NIH intramural postdoctoral research positions, Universities and other eligible institutions hiring a dentist scientist into a tenure-track faculty role, Dentist scientists seeking mentored research training followed by independent research funding
Not for
Small businesses and for-profits outside academic research hiring, Organizations with no connection to dental or oral health research, Applicants seeking general business or operating capital
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
72
Good Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
69
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
51
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
51
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
49
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Training, Hiring
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for this grant?
The award goes to highly qualified dentists moving from NIH Intramural postdoctoral research positions into extramural academic tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. The application must come from an eligible institution such as a university, nonprofit, government, tribe, or for-profit organization; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but the notice does not address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH K22 award transitioning dentist scientists from NIH intramural postdoctoral positions to extramural tenure-track faculty roles: two years mentored intramural research training plus three years of independent research funding at the eligible institution. Eligible institutions include universities, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and for-profits; the individual candidate must be a qualified NIH

About this grant

The purpose of the NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22) program is to facilitate transition of highly qualified dentists from NIH Intramural postdoctoral research positions to extramural academic tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at eligible institutions. The award will provide support for two years of mentored postdoctoral research training in the NIH Intramural Research Program, and three years of independent research funding at the extramural institution.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Workforce

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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