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OF Research Grant Application Form

These research grants are administered by the Academy of Osseointegration and funded by the Osseointegration Foundation for basic and applied scientific research of dental implants.

Osseointegration Foundation –
Who We Are

The Academy of Osseointegration and the Osseointegration Foundation foster the highest standards of research and education for students and practitioners to enhance knowledge and enrich their patients’ lives.

Thousands of patients have already benefitted from treatment of the Academy’s nearly 4,000 members, which represents the most highly trained professionals specializing in craniofacial implant treatment.

Many more individuals will benefit from the advances made possible through the research programs of the Osseointegration Foundation and support is essential for the continuation of new and existing educational grants.

The Awards

Research grants will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate the ability to conduct research that meets the primary objectives of:

  • Basic Science: Research to advance implant knowledge including laboratory and some animal pre-clinical studies.
  • Translational and Clinical Science: Research to advance clinical implant dentistry based on large animal pre-clinical and clinical studies.

Faculty members or students of any academic dental institution or any AO member in private practice may apply and research must be conducted at an identified sponsoring institution by the principal investigator.

The AO/OF Research Grant Committee will review all applications and award up to $25,000 to each of the highest scored Basic Science and Translational and Clinical Science applicants.

CONDITIONS OF THE GRANTS

Duration: The grant is for a period of 12 months. The start date is determined by the Academy of Osseointegration in conjunction with the recipieint and the sponsoring academic institution (when applicable).

Eligibility: Individuals who are a: (1) member of the Academy of Osseointegration; or (2) faculty member of student conducting the research in any academic dental institution (at least one of the team members must be a member of the Academy of Osseointegration). Applications from all countries will be accepted.

Institutional Relationship: The grant is made to the sponsoring institution of the behalf of the recipient. The institution must have the environment and general resources for conducting research as stated in the proposal. A letter of support from the dean or director of the  institution must be enclosed with the application.

The investigator is directly responsible to the sponsoring institution for the proper conduct of the project and management of the funds.

Nature of Investigation: The project is to be generic if it includes comparative research on different biotechnologies. Research proposals on competing implant designs or surfaces will not be accepted.

Funds: The funs are to be used ONLY for direct support of the proposed research, including: technical assistance; supplies; purchasing and/or maintaining laboratory animals; purchase of relevant equipment and instruments; data analysis; and preparation of manuscripts. Indirect cost allocation is prohibited.

Funds MAY NOT be applied towards activities sponsored by consulting firms of business with which the awardee may be associated, nor for costs related to degree completion OR SALARY.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submissions must include the enclosed application form along with all the required supplemental materials sent via email to kimscroggs@osseo.org no later than January 29, 2027. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Requirements:

  1. Application Form: The application form in this information packet must be used.
  2. Description: The description of the project may not exceed ten (10) pages and must include the following:
    • Specific aims
    • Summary of the project (not to exceed one page)
    • Previous studies by the investigator
    • Experimental design, methods and materials
    • Condensed review of pertinent literature
    • Statistical method of analysis of the data
      (The 10-page limit does NOT include supporting materials listed below in sections 3-8)
  3. Biographical Sketches: Biographical sketches for the investigator and other key individuals involved in conducting the experiment are limited to two pages per individual.
  4. Role of Investigators: Please identify the roles of each listed investigator in this study.
  5. Letter of Support and Commitment from Sponsoring Institution: A signed letter of support from the dean or director of the sponsoring institution must be provided with the application (if applicable).
  6. Budget: A budget must be presented for the 12-month period of the investigation. The budget proposal may include only those costs directly related to the project. Other support available for the proposed project should be specified, including the sponsoring institution’s contribution. The budget should be as accurate as possible within the proposed application. Please include any additional funding sources.
  7. Human Subjects: Proposals involving human subjects must be accompanied by certification of approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). All IRB approvals must be completed and non-pending.
  8. Vertebrate Animals: Projects involving use of vertebrate animals must be accompanied by certification from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). All IACUC approvals must be completed and non-pending. 

APPLICATION DUE DATE

Applications must be submitted (online only) no later than Friday, January 29, 2027. 

APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed by the AO/OF Research Grant Committee and scored based on the following criteria:

  • Importance and timeliness of the research
  • Organized and logical proposal
  • Practical approach to the research
  • Scientifically sound and supported
  • Creativity along with a new or novel approach

Applicants will be informed of acceptance of their proposals in March 2027, via email.

PROGRESS REPORT

All recipients are required to submit a progress report on or before October 15, 2027. The progress report must include the following:

  • Summary description of the research progress
  • Results of the research conducted
  • Conclusion

PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATION

Recipients are required to present the results of the investigation in person at the 2027 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration, March 10-14, San Diego, CA. Travel expenses (coach airfare and housing for the duration of the meeting) will be provided.

All awardees must submit a manuscript based on the Osseointegration Foundation Research Grant to the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants no later than December 31, 2028. The manuscript should be submitted directly to the Osseointegration Foundation Executive Office via email to kimscroggs@osseo.org

If you have questions regarding this grant or the application process, please contact Kim Scroggs at 847-725-2288 or by email at kimscroggs@osseo.org

APPLICATION FORM

APPLY HERE

Name of Primary Investigator:
Name of AO Member
Address
Name of Research Advisor:

Grant Recipient Information

Contact Name - mail recipient of check (Payee of the actual check will be the sponsoring institution):
Recipient's address:
Research Category:
Are you submitting research that involves the use of humans or animals:

Document Uploads

Please upload all required supplemental materials below. If you have multiple documents for any of these categories, you must combine them into one file. Only these file formats are accepted: .doc, .pdf
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The description of the project may not exceed ten (10) pages and must include the following: Specific aims; Summary of the project (not to exceed one page); Previous studies by the investigator; Experimental design, methods and materials; Condensed review of pertinent literature; Statistical method of analysis of the data. The 10-page limit does NOT include supporting materials.
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Biographical sketches for the investigator and other key individuals involved in conducting the experiment are limited to two pages per individual.
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Please identify the roles of each listed investigator in this study.
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A signed letter of support from the dean or director of the sponsoring institution must be provided with the application (if applicable).
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A budget must be presented for the 12-month period of the investigation. The budget proposal may include only those costs directly related to the project. Other support available for the proposed project should be specified, including the sponsoring institution's contribution. The budget should be as accurate as possible within the proposed application Please include any additional funding sources.
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Proposals involving human subjects must be accompanied by certification of approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). All IRB approvals must be completed and non-pending.
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Projects involving use of vertebrate animals must be accompanied by certification from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). All IACUC approvals must be completed and non-pending.

PLEASE NOTE: If applicable, you must have completed IRB approval prior to the deadline of Friday, January 29, 2027. Applications with unapproved or pending IRB and IACUC proposals will not be considered. Please include the approval documentation along with your application. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Scroggs at 847-725-2288 or by email at kimscroggs@osseo.org

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