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PAR-25-027: NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 16, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards

Open for applicationsNext due date: Feb 12, 2027Expires Jan 8, 2028

The purpose of the NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22) program is to facilitate transition of highly qualified dentists from NIH Intramural postdoctoral research positions to extramural academic tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at eligible institutions. The award will provide support for two years of mentored postdoctoral research training in the NIH Intramural Research Program, and three years of independent research funding at the extramural institution.

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NOFO number
PAR-25-027
Type
PAR
Activity code
K22
Primary institute
NIDCR · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Clinical trials
Not Allowed
Posted
Nov 8, 2024
Opens
Jan 12, 2025
Expires
Jan 8, 2028

PAR-25-027 due dates

3 application due dates remain before the NOFO expires. Dates marked * are NIH standard due dates. Check the related notices below for changes NIH made after posting.

Application due dates and review cycles for PAR-25-027
Application Due Date(s)Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed)AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowedScientific Merit ReviewAdvisory Council ReviewEarliest Start Date
February 12, 2025March 12, 2025 *May 07, 2025 *July 2025October 2025December 2025
June 12, 2025July 12, 2025 *September 07, 2025 *November 2025January 2026April 2026
October 12, 2025November 12, 2025 *January 07, 2026 *March 2026May 2026July 2026
February 12, 2026March 12, 2026 *May 07, 2026 *July 2026October 2026December 2026
June 12, 2026July 12, 2026 *Not ApplicableNovember 2026January 2027April 2027
October 12, 2026November 12, 2026 *Not ApplicableMarch 2027May 2027July 2027
February 12, 2027March 12, 2027 *Not ApplicableJuly 2027October 2027December 2027
June 12, 2027July 12, 2027 *Not ApplicableNovember 2027January 2028April 2028
October 12, 2027November 12, 2027 *Not ApplicableMarch 2028May 2028July 2028

Funded projects

NIH RePORTER lists no awards under PAR-25-027 in FY2022–FY2026. Awards usually appear a few months after the first review cycle.

Participating institutes

2 NIH institutes and offices take applications under PAR-25-027. Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your research before applying.

  • NIDCR · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
  • none

Related notices

  1. Jan 28, 2026 · NOT-OD-26-029

    NIH Removing AIDS Application Due Dates from NOFOs. See Notice NOT-OD-26-029.

  2. Nov 24, 2025 · NOT-DE-26-013

    Notice of Rescheduled NIDCR Pre-Application and Technical Assistance Webinars on Applying for Fellowship F) Awards and Career Development K) Awards.

  3. Sep 25, 2025 · NOT-DE-26-012

    Notice of NIDCR Pre-Application and Technical Assistance Webinars on Applying for Fellowship F) Awards and Career Development K) Awards.

  4. Jul 17, 2025 · NOT-DE-25-044

    Notice of Correction to Eligibility in PAR-25-027, NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).

  5. Mar 31, 2025 · NOT-OD-24-084

    This funding opportunity was updated to align with agency priorities. Carefully reread the full funding opportunity and make any needed adjustments to your application prior to submission.April 4, 2024 - Overview of Grant Application and Review Changes for Due Dates on or after January 25,…

  6. Aug 31, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-198

    Implementation Changes for Genomic Data Sharing Plans Included with Applications Due on or after January 25, 2023. See Notice NOT-OD-22-198.

  7. Aug 5, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-189

    Implementation Details for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. See Notice NOT-OD-22-189.

Award terms

Application types allowed
NewResubmission The OER Glossary and the How to Apply - Application Guide provides details on these application types.
Award budget
Information
Project period
The total project period may not exceed 5 years. Other
Funds available and number of awards
The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

Summarized from the NOFO text; the full NOFO governs eligibility, budget, and review.

Related NOFOs

  • Reissue of PAR-22-044.

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