The purpose of the NIDCR Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented independent dual degree dentist scientists.
This 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 by providing support for two years of mentored training and three to five years of independent research.
The option for five years of independent (R00) support is available to accommodate clinical specialty training at no more than 3 person-months effort (25% effort) in any year of the R00 phase.