Research

Research Conducted at NIDCR

Explore the research happening at NIDCR and the scientists who are conducting it.

Intramural Research Areas
Labs at NIDCR
NIDCR Investigators
Training Opportunities at NIDCR

Research Funded by NIDCR

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Interested in conducting research at your university or institution? Learn how NIDCR funding can help support your work.

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Grant Programs
Staff Contacts
Funding Opportunities
Training Opportunities at Institutions

Clinical Research Templates, Policies, & Process

Interested in conducting clinical research?

Learn about the stages of conducting clinical research and the tools and templates NIDCR has available to help you complete each stage of the research process.

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Types of Human Subjects Research
NIH- and NIDCR-Funded Human Subjects Research
Conducting NIH & NIDCR-Funded Clinical Trials
Clinical Researcher Toolkit & Educational Materials

Data Science

A collection of resources to accelerate data science research.

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Learn about NIH's and NIDCR's expectations for data management and sharing by investigators.

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Find national prevalence estimates for oral health related conditions by age group.

Research Priorities

Access NIDCR’s strategic plan and explore proposed future research initiatives.

Oral Health in America Report

Read NIH’s report on the state of the nation’s oral health over the last 20 years.

NIDCR Research

Research Conducted at NIDCR

Research Funded by NIDCR

Clinical Research Templates, Policies, & Process

Data Science