Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-26-052

NIH NIDCR Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network Research Grant Opportunity

Buyer

National Institutes of Health

Posted

August 28, 2025

Respond By

September 07, 2026

Identifier

PAR-26-052

NAICS

541715

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), is announcing a forthcoming funding opportunity for research in dental primary care settings. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) - Opportunity Type: - Research grant (cooperative agreement), not a product or equipment procurement - Scope and Focus: - Supports clinical trials and large observational studies within a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) - Emphasis on integrating oral health care with medical care - Includes screening for medical conditions and health behaviors in dental settings - Making appropriate referrals from dental to medical care - Eligibility: - Open to nonprofits, tribal organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations - No cost sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - Utilization of the Dental Primary Care PBRN infrastructure for planning and implementation - No specific products, equipment, or OEMs are requested - Funding Instrument: - Cooperative agreement - Period of Performance: - Estimated project start date is May 1, 2027; duration and option years not specified - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Description

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity to invite applications for clinical trials and large clinical observational studies to be conducted in a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN). These studies will utilize the PBRN infrastructure and resources for study planning and implementation, focusing on integrating oral health care into medical care. The network provides oral health practitioners the opportunity to propose or participate in research studies conducted in dental clinical practices with consenting patients. Applications are not being solicited at this time; this notice allows potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.

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