RFA-DE-24-006: NIDCR Award for Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research (SOAR) (R35 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2023.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $650,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on February 13, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 28, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$650,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR35
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIDCR
- Median yearly award$1.0 million
- Typical project length8 years
- R35, Outstanding Investigator Award. Support for an investigator's whole research program rather than a single project (this includes MIRA awards). Other open R35 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-DE-24-006 were run by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR, 3 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 RFA-DE-24-006 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-DE-22-001 | February 24, 2021 | Closed July 26, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 13, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 20, 2024 |
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 Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $1.0 million; it allows up to $650,000 per award.
- 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 objective of the NIDCR Award for Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research (SOAR) is to provide longer-term support to NIDCR-funded investigators, who are in their mid-career stage, and have outstanding records of research productivity, mentorship and professional service to the research community. It is expected that the SOAR Award will propel the investigator along this career trajectory and allow him/her to embark on ambitious longer-term projects of extraordinary potential within the mission of NIDCR. This award supports research projects for up to eight years.
Funded under RFA-DE-24-006 so far
NIH funded 3 projects under RFA-DE-24-006 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The median yearly award was $1.0 million.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeletal stem cell plasticity in craniofacial bone diseases. | University of Texas HLTH Sci Ctr Houston | 2026 | $1.0 million |
| Optimizing population oral health through integrating patient, provider, and population-based approaches | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah | 2026 | $1.0 million |
| Regulating Skeletal Connectivity in Craniofacial Development and Disease | University of Southern California | 2026 | $985,341 |
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. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-DE-24-006 still open?
No. It closed on February 13, 2024.
Who can apply for NIDCR Award for Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research (SOAR) (R35 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 Award for Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research (SOAR) (R35 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed February 13, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $650,000 each.
Who has been funded under RFA-DE-24-006?
NIH RePORTER lists 3 projects funded under RFA-DE-24-006 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The most were at University of Texas HLTH Sci Ctr Houston, Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah, University of Southern California.
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
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- Change of Recipient Organization (Type 7 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)
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- Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) (R35 - Clinical Trial Optional)
- Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional)