NIDCR Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) offers a Mentored Career Development Award aimed at fostering diversity. This grant supports postdoctoral fellows and early career faculty members from diverse backgrounds, with a special consideration for those who are underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences.

The objective of this award is to increase diversity within the dental, oral, and craniofacial research workforce by providing a well-equipped, professional environment for learning and development.

The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) linked with this award includes salary and research support for grantees. This support is provided in order to protect a considerable amount of time for the researcher, which they can use to focus solely on intensive career development in their research field. Under the direction of an experienced mentor, the grantee can acquire knowledge and skills in an inclusive and diversified setting. This initiative entitled "K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required" aids in the overall development of a more diverse research workforce.