Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-27-058
NIDCR Funding for Observational or Biomarker Validation Studies (U01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
July 05, 2029
Identifier
PAR-27-058
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), for investigator-initiated observational or biomarker validation studies. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) - Purpose: - Funding for prospective observational studies or biomarker validation studies - Supports projects involving collection or continued analysis of data or biospecimens - Mechanism: - Cooperative agreement (U01) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs required; this is a research grant - Service: Investigator-initiated observational or biomarker validation study - Eligibility: - Open to government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions - Foreign organizations and components are not eligible - Funding Details: - Minimum award amount: $500,000 - Assistance listing: 93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research - Unique Requirements: - Focus on research studies, not product procurement - No clinical trials allowed under this opportunity
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports investigator-initiated observational studies or biomarker validation studies requiring prospective collection or continued analysis of data/biospecimens. The funding is provided through a cooperative agreement mechanism. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions. Foreign organizations and components are not eligible to apply.