NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supports NIH Intramural dentists transitioning to academic roles, offering 2 years of postdoc research and 3 years of independent funding.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: November 12, 2026 (Resubmission) | February 12, 2027 (New) | March 12, 2027 (Resubmission) | June 12, 2027 (New) | July 12, 2027 (Resubmission) | October 12, 2027 (New) | November 12, 2027 (Resubmission) | January 7, 2028 (Final closing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $249,000 annually for three extramural years, following up to two NIH-supported intramural years
Summary: Supports the transition from NIH intramural postdoctoral research to independent dental, oral, and craniofacial research faculty careers.
Key Information: Candidates must commit at least 75% professional effort and hold U.S. citizenship, nationality, or permanent residency by award.
Description
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) administers this two-phase K22 career transition program to help highly qualified investigators move from NIH intramural postdoctoral research into tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at eligible U.S. institutions. It supports mentored training followed by independent research, helping candidates establish their own programs and prepare for research funding such as an R01.
Research must align with NIDCR’s dental, oral, and craniofacial research areas. Candidates develop research plans spanning both phases with an NIH intramural mentor. Applicants may not lead an independent clinical trial, clinical trial feasibility study, or ancillary clinical trial, but may gain experience in a trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
