Description
The purpose of the NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to develop and maintain a strong cohort of independently funded dentist scientists dedicated to improving dental, oral and craniofacial health. This program will provide support for two years of mentored training and three to five years of independent research to improve dental, oral and craniofacial health.
• The program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding dual degree dentist scientists from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions.
• An option for five years of independent (R00) support is available to accommodate clinical training in a dental specialty program at no more than 3 person-months effort (25% full-time professional effort) in any year of the R00 phase.
• Investigators with expertise and insights in dental, oral, and craniofacial health holding dual degrees (e.g., DMD/DDS + PhD) are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this NOFO.