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The file is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), focusing on supporting exceptional dual-degree dentist scientists in completing postdoctoral research training and transitioning to independent faculty positions. The grant will provide two years of mentored training (K99) followed by three to five years of independent research (R00), with an option for five years of independent support to accommodate clinical specialty training at up to 3 person-months effort annually.

The opportunity is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), under the Oral Diseases and Disorders Research Federal Grant Program (CFDA 93.121). While applications are not currently being solicited, potential applicants with dual degrees (e.g., DMD/DDS + PhD) are encouraged to develop collaborative research projects in dental, oral, and craniofacial health. The program aims to support research that improves understanding, prevention, and treatment of oral health conditions through comprehensive scientific investigations.