Chicago, IL – The American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation (AAIDF) has opened applications for the David Steflik Memorial Student Research Grants. These grants are available to all dental students and those in post-graduate and residency programs interested in pursuing research in the field of oral implantology. Applicants may request up to $2,000 to fund the project for up to a two-year grant period. The AAIDF will provide an additional $500 for travel expenses. Applications are due June 15.
A review committee with representatives from the academic, clinical, and research arms of implant dentistry will determine the overall quality and scientific merit of each Student Grant application. Applications will be evaluated in accordance with:
- Significance and scientific merit of the proposed project
- Characterization as an innovative and/or pilot project that provides a basis for more extended research
- Feasibility of project
- Time commitment of the investigator
- Adequacy of the facilities
- Justifications presented for budget requests
To apply, please visit the Student Research Grant submission site. For more information about AAIDF grant opportunities and to see a list of previous grant recipients, visit the AAIDF Research Grant page. Send all additional questions to foundation@aaid.com or call (312) 625-3705.
Founded in 1951, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) is the first professional organization in the world dedicated to implant dentistry. Its membership includes general dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and others interested in the field of implant dentistry. As a membership organization, the AAID currently represents almost 5,000 dentists worldwide.
For more information about the AAID, visit aaid.com or call 312.335.1550 or 877.335.2243.
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