Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) project to advance data and practice transformation for optimizing oral health for all. The project aims to evaluate, implement, and/or test population-based interventions to policies, programs, and/or practices for promoting integration of services, systems, and/or values by leveraging cross-sector partnerships in communities. The project will receive consultative services from the NIH Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR) and join in the Science Collaborative for Health and Artificial Intelligence Reduction of Errors (SCHARE) platform. Key aspects of the project include: • Community-based participatory research approach • Focus on oral health and social determinants of health • Cross-sector partnerships and collaborations • Data-driven decision making and practice transformation • Community engagement and capacity building The project will be funded through a UG3/UH3 phased award, with an estimated award date of July 1, 2026. The project duration is expected to be several years, with a possible project start date of July 1, 2026.