OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-105

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

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

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH small grant for scientists starting independent research careers in oral, dental, and craniofacial research, meant to fund pilot studies that generate preliminary data for a later R01 application. If you are not a researcher or an organization running health research, do not bother applying; nothing in the notice points to retail, software, finance, education, or real estate work. The award amount is not published.

Best for
Early-stage investigators building an independent research career in oral, dental, or craniofacial science, Universities and other higher education institutions, Small businesses and for-profit organizations doing health research, Nonprofits and tribal or state/local government entities running research projects
Not for
Businesses outside health research, such as retail, finance, or software firms, Established researchers who already hold major NIH funding or do not need pilot data, Foreign or non-U.S.-based organizations
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
80
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
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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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments, and certain other organizations can apply. Foreign entities 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 eligible, but the notice does not spell out whether a sole proprietor or single-member LLC qualifies, so check the full announcement (PAR-25-105) before applying.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH/NIDCR R03 small grants for early-stage investigators launching independent careers in oral, dental and craniofacial research. Funds pilot/feasibility and developmental studies to generate preliminary data for a future R01. Eligible: universities, small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments and others; foreign entities not eligible.

About this grant

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.

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
  • Research

Program contact

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

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