PAR-22-041: NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-25-333). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires May 7, 2028. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2022.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 7, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 11, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeK99 / R00
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIDCR
- Median yearly award$193,374
- Typical project length3 years
- K99, Pathway to Independence Award. A mentored postdoctoral phase that leads into the independent R00 phase. Other open K99 notices.
- R00, Research Transition Award. The independent phase of the K99/R00 Pathway to Independence award. Other open R00 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-22-041 were run by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR, 14 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-22-041 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-333 | June 17, 2025 | Due dates in the notice, expires May 7, 2028 | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | January 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 7, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 12, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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 Institutions) 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (76% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to develop and maintain a strong cohort of independent dentist scientists. This program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding dual degree dentist scientists from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions by providing support for two years of mentored training and three to five years of independent research. The option for five years of independent (R00) support is available to accommodate clinical training in a dental specialty program at no more than 3 person-months effort (25% effort) in any year of the R00 phase.
Funded under PAR-22-041 so far
NIH funded 14 projects under PAR-22-041 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 10 institutions. The median yearly award was $193,374.
Who has won Oral Diseases and Disorders Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Oral Diseases and Disorders Research (93.121) awarded $1.9 billion across 2,263 grant awards, an average of $818,037 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 76 | $89.2 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 84 | $80.5 million |
| University of Southern California | California | 41 | $78.6 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 58 | $55.9 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 66 | $51.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-25-333, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-22-041 still open?
No. It closed on January 7, 2025. A newer notice is open: PAR-25-333, due dates in the notice, expires May 7, 2028.
Who can apply for NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed January 7, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-22-041?
NIH RePORTER lists 14 projects funded under PAR-22-041 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 10 institutions. The most were at Ada Forsyth Institute, Inc., State University of New York at Buffalo, University of Pennsylvania.
Who has won Oral Diseases and Disorders Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Regents of the University of Michigan, The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, University of Southern California. The program made 2,263 awards worth $1.9 billion in that time.
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