Dental professionals pursuing groundbreaking dental implant research may be eligible for as much as $25,000 in research grants. Applications that address areas of research to enhance the public acceptance of implants are encouraged. To qualify, research grant proposals must be submitted by an AO member, faculty member or student member who conducts research in any academic dental institution (at least one person on the research team must be an AO member).
Apply in one of TWO categories:
- Basic Science
- Translational and Clinical Science
Grants in the amount of $25,000 will be given to the Best Basic Science, Best Translational and Clinical Science proposals as determined by the AO/OF Research Grant Committee.
First-place grant recipients are required to present their results at the 2027 AO Annual Meeting, as well as submit a research manuscript to The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI).