NIH PAR · NIDCR · K99, R00

PAR-25-333: NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 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 May 8, 2028

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 independently funded dentist scientists dedicated to improving dental, oral and craniofacial health. 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. An option for five years of independent (R00) support is available to accommodate clinical training in a dental specialty program…

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NOFO number
PAR-25-333
Type
PAR
Activity code
K99R00
Primary institute
NIDCR · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Clinical trials
Not Allowed
Posted
Jun 17, 2025
Opens
Jun 15, 2025
Expires
May 8, 2028

PAR-25-333 due dates

4 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-25-333
Application Due Date(s)Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed)AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowedScientific Merit ReviewAdvisory Council ReviewEarliest Start Date
July 15, 2025July 15, 2025September 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
February 12, 2028March 12, 2028 *Not ApplicableJuly 2028October 2028December 2028

Projects funded under PAR-25-333

NIH RePORTER lists 3 projects funded under PAR-25-333 in FY2022–FY2026, with $435K in award dollars. Counts include each project's later non-competing years, which keep the original NOFO number.

Projects funded

3

Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026

New awards

3

Type 1 (new project) award records

NIH funding

$435K

Award dollars under PAR-25-333, FY2022–FY2026

Funding by fiscal year

Award records, new awards, and funding by fiscal year under PAR-25-333
Fiscal yearAward recordsNew awardsFunding
FY202200$0
FY202300$0
FY202400$0
FY202500$0
FY202633$435K

Institutions with the most funding

  1. State University of New York at Buffalo$162K · 1 project
  2. Washington University$162K · 1 project
  3. Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru$112K · 1 project

Funding institutes

  • NIDCR$435K · 3

Activity codes funded

Most recent new awards

What its predecessor PAR-22-041 funded

PAR-25-333 reissues PAR-22-041. Its funding history is the best guide to who wins under this program: 14 projects and $4.5M in FY2022–FY2026.

Projects funded

14

Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026

New awards

7

Type 1 (new project) award records

NIH funding

$4.5M

Award dollars under PAR-22-041, FY2022–FY2026

Funding by fiscal year

Award records, new awards, and funding by fiscal year under PAR-22-041
Fiscal yearAward recordsNew awardsFunding
FY202200$0
FY202322$263K
FY202464$897K
FY202581$1.5M
FY202680$1.9M

Institutions with the most funding

  1. State University of New York at Buffalo$991K · 2 projects
  2. Ada Forsyth Institute, Inc.$903K · 3 projects
  3. University of Pennsylvania$503K · 2 projects
  4. University of Minnesota$494K · 1 project
  5. University of Oregon$444K · 1 project
  6. University of Michigan at Ann Arbor$270K · 1 project
  7. University of Illinois at Chicago$249K · 1 project
  8. Boston University Medical Campus$249K · 1 project

Funding institutes

  • NIDCR$4.5M · 24

Activity codes funded

Most recent new awards

FY2026 closed on September 30, 2026, but NIH keeps posting that year's awards to RePORTER for several weeks. FY2026 figures reflect records available on October 16, 2026 and may rise slightly at the next refresh.

Participating institutes

2 NIH institutes and offices take applications under PAR-25-333. 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 30, 2026 · NOT-OD-26-021

    Notice of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH Pathway to Independence Award K99/R00).

  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. See Notice NOT-DE-26-012.April 4, 2024 - Overview of Grant Application and Review Changes for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2025. See Notice…

  4. 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.

  5. Aug 5, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-189

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

Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs)

NIH has attached 1 NOSI to PAR-25-333; none are active now. A NOSI flags a topic an institute wants to fund through this NOFO.

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 7 years.Mentored Phase K99): Support for 2 years mentored postdoctoral research training and career development.Independent Phase R00): Independent research support for either 3 or 5 years, which is contingent on satisfactory progress during the K99 phase and an approved, independent, tenure-track or equivalent) faculty position.R00 support beyond…
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-22-041.

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