PAR-23-162: NIDCR Prospective Observational or Biomarker Validation Study Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: NIDCR Prospective Observational or Biomarker Validation Study Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-27-058). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires July 5, 2029. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2023.
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 December 6, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeU01
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIDCR
- Median yearly award$647,819
- Typical project length4.5 years
- U01, Research Project Cooperative Agreement. Like an R01, but NIH staff are substantially involved in the work. Other open U01 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-23-162 were run by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR, 4 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-23-162 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-27-058 | June 16, 2026 | Due dates in the notice, expires July 5, 2029 | Open |
| PAR-25-239 | December 5, 2024 | Closed May 7, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 3, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 7, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 6, 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
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support, through the cooperative agreement mechanism, investigator-initiated observational studies or biomarker validation studies that require prospective collection of data/biospecimens or continued analysis of data/biospecimens.
Funded under PAR-23-162 so far
NIH funded 4 projects under PAR-23-162 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The median yearly award was $647,819.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Validation of a clinically accessible prognostic biomarker for oropharynx cancer using molecular and spatial data | Washington University | 2026 | $28,988 |
| Economic Stressors and Opportunities as Influences of Emerging Adult Oral Health | University of California, San Francisco | 2026 | $647,819 |
| HPV-related Oropharyngeal Cancer Screening and Monitoring through Remote Self-Sampling | Baylor College of Medicine | 2026 | $677,325 |
| Validating the hybrid epithelial/mesenchymal state as a biomarker of treatment response and outcomes in head and neck cancer | Washington University | 2025 | $702,871 |
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-27-058, 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-23-162 still open?
No. It closed on January 7, 2025. A newer notice is open: PAR-27-058, due dates in the notice, expires July 5, 2029.
Who can apply for NIDCR Prospective Observational or Biomarker Validation Study Cooperative Agreement (U01 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 Prospective Observational or Biomarker Validation Study Cooperative Agreement (U01 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-23-162?
NIH RePORTER lists 4 projects funded under PAR-23-162 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The most were at Washington University, University of California, San Francisco, Baylor College of Medicine.
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.
Similar open grants
- Single Source for the Continuation of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) Scientific and Data Research Center (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
- Single Source for the Continuation of the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) Study Research Center (Collaborative U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
- Single Source for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study (U01- Clinical Trials Required)
- Canine Cancer Immunotherapy Network (K9CIN; U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Opportunities for Collaborative Research with the NIH Intramural Research Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)