Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network: Clinical Trial or Observational Study Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
This grant will fund planning and conducting clinical trials or large observational studies in dental primary care settings to integrate oral and medical health using a practice-based research network.
Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: September 7, 2026 (forecasted)
Funding Amounts: 3 awards expected; award ceiling/floor not specified; cooperative agreement mechanism
Summary: Supports planning and implementation of clinical trials or large observational studies leveraging a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) to integrate oral health with whole-person care.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—applications are not yet being solicited.
Description
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the NIH, is forecasting a funding opportunity for clinical trials and large observational studies within a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN). The initiative aims to support research that utilizes the Dental Primary Care PBRN infrastructure to plan and implement studies in dental clinical practice settings. The primary focus is on integrating oral health with broader medical care—such as screening for medical conditions and health behaviors in dental settings and facilitating appropriate referrals to medical providers.
Researchers with expertise in practice-based clinical trials or observational studies are encouraged to prepare for this opportunity by developing collaborative, practice-relevant projects. The notice is intended to give ample time for the research community to build partnerships and design responsive studies.
