At a glance
NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Special district governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native Am. The application deadline is January 7, 2028. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Jan 7, 2028
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Special district governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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; For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-25-105. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
Apply at official sourceRelated grants
- NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required) NIH · Up to $50K · Jan 7, 2028 Open
- Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027) IMLS · $5K–$500K · Nov 13, 2026 Open
- Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) NIH · See listing · Jul 7, 2028 Open
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) NIH · See listing · Nov 18, 2026 Open