Funding for Research Training (Extramural)

Interested in conducting research at your school or dental practice? Progress in dental, oral, and craniofacial science depends on the availability of a talented, well-prepared, and diverse workforce.

Select from the “Career Stage” and “Program Type” options on the left to filter the list of available extramural research training awards from NIDCR’s Research Training & Career Development Program.

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Fellowship Application Alert

For due dates on or after January 25, 2025, changes are coming to the application and review of extramural NIH fellowship applications. Learn about these changes.

Program Name	Career Stage	Type of Award
NIDCR Mentoring Network to Promote a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Institutional Training, Investigators & Faculty, Mentoring Network	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Academic Research Enhancement Award for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Postdoctoral Scientists, Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Postdoctoral Scientists, Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty, Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty, Dentists & Physicians, Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
NIDCR Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award to Promote a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (F99/K00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Graduate (PhD) Students, Dual Degree Students (DDS/DMD-PhD)	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience (D-SPAN) Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Graduate (PhD) Students	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Dentists & Physicians, Dental & Medical Students, Dual Degree Students (DDS/DMD-PhD), Graduate (PhD) Students, High School & College Students, Investigators & Faculty, Postdoctoral Scientists, Recent College Graduates	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry, Re-integration into, and Re-training in Health-Related Research Careers (Admin Supp - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty, Postdoctoral Scientists, Dental & Medical Students	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)	Dual Degree Students (DDS/DMD-PhD)	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)	Dual Degree Students (DDS/DMD-PhD)	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)	Dentists & Physicians, Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)	Graduate (PhD) Students	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31-Diversity)	Graduate (PhD) Students	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)	Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
Short-term Mentored Career Enhancement Award in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research for Mid-Career and Senior Investigators (K18- Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Investigators & Faculty	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grants (T32, T90/R90)	Dentists & Physicians, Dental & Medical Students, Graduate (PhD) Students, Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)
NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	Postdoctoral Scientists	Training sponsored by NIDCR (off-campus)