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2020-2021
Research Grant
Application
Application Deadline: January 31, 2020
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 by the Academy’s 5,000 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.
Osseointegration Foundation Research Grants
The object of these grants is to provide
funding for basic and applied scientific
research of dental implants. The grants
are administered by the Academy of
Osseointegration and funded by the
Osseointegration Foundation.
The Awards
Two research grants (one Basic Science and one Applied
Science) will be awarded annually to applicants able to
demonstrate the ability to conduct research that meets the
primary objective of this award. Faculty members or students of
any academic dental institution may apply and research must be • Nature of Investigation: The project is to be generic if it
conducted at the identified sponsoring academic institution by includes comparative research on different biotechnologies.
the principal investigator. Research proposals on competing implant designs or surfaces
The AO/OF Research Grant Committee will review all applications will not be accepted.
and award $30,000 to each of the highest scored “Basic Science” • Funds: The funds are to be used only for direct support of the
and “Applied Science” applicants. proposed research, including: technical assistance; supplies;
• Basic Science: Research to advance implant knowledge purchasing and/or maintaining laboratory animals; purchase
including laboratory and small animal preclinical and of relevant equipment and instruments; data analysis; and
clinical studies. preparation of manuscripts.
• Applied Science: Research to advance clinical implant dentistry Indirect cost allocation is prohibited.
based on large animal preclinical and clinical studies. Funds may not be applied towards activities sponsored by
Please note: Awardees will be invited to present their research consulting firms of businesses with which the awardee may be
at the Academy of Osseointegration’s 2021 Annual Meeting, associated, nor for costs related to degree completion or salary.
March 11-13 in Orlando, FL.
Application Process
Conditions of the Grants Please ensure that all submissions include the enclosed
• Duration: The grant is for a period of 12 months. The start application form along with all the required supplemental
date is determined by the Academy of Osseointegration in materials sent via email. Incomplete applications will not be
conjunction with the recipient and the sponsoring academic considered.
institution (when applicable).
Application Requirements:
• Eligibility: Individuals who are a: (1) member of the Academy
of Osseointegration; or (2) faculty member or student 1. Application Form: The application form in this information
conducting the research in any academic dental institution packet must be used.
(at least one of the team members must be a member of the 2. Description: The description of the project may not exceed
Academy of Osseointegration). Applications from all countries ten (10) pages and must include the following:
will be accepted.
• Specific aims;
• Institutional Relationship: The grant is made to the
sponsoring institution on the behalf of the recipient. The • Summary of the project (not to exceed one page);
institution must have the environment and general resources • Previous studies by the investigator;
for conducting research as stated in the proposal. A letter of
support from the dean or director of the institution must be
• Experimental design, methods and materials;
enclosed with the application. • Condensed review of pertinent literature; and
The investigator is directly responsible to the sponsoring • Statistical method of analysis of the data.
institution for the proper conduct of the project and (The 10-page limit does NOT include supporting materials
management of the funds. listed below in sections 1– 8)
2020-2021 Research Grant Application
3. Biographical Sketches: Biographical sketches for the • Organized and logical proposal;
investigator and other key individuals involved in conducting
the experiment are limited to two pages per individual.
• Practical approach to the research;
• Scientifically sound and supported; and
4. Roles of Investigators: Please identify the roles of each listed
investigator in this study.
• Creativity along with a new or novel approach.
Applicants will be informed of acceptance of their proposals in
5. Letter of Support and Commitment from Sponsoring April 2020, via email.
Institution: A letter of support from the dean or director
of the sponsoring institution, including signatures, must be
Progress Report
provided with the application (if applicable).
All recipients are required to submit a progress report on or
6. Budget: A budget must be presented for the 12-month period before October 16, 2020. The progress report must include the
of the investigation. The budget proposal may include only following:
those costs directly related to the project. Other support
available for the proposed project should be specified, • Summary description of the research progress;
including the sponsoring institution's contribution. • Results of the research conducted; and
7. Human Subjects: Proposals involving human subjects • Conclusion.
must be accompanied by certification of approval by the
Institutional Review Board (IRB). All IRB approvals must be Publication and Presentation
completed and non-pending. • Recipients are required to present the results of the
8. Vertebrate Animals: Projects involving use of vertebrate investigation at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Academy of
animals must be accompanied by certification from the Osseointegration, March 11-13 in Orlando, FL. Travel expenses
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). All (coach airfare and housing for the duration of the meeting) will
be provided.
IACUC approvals must be completed and non-pending.
• All awardees must submit a manuscript based on the
Application Due Date Osseointegration Foundation Research Grant to the
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants no later
Applications must be submitted via email to than December 31, 2021. The manuscript should be submitted
kimscroggs@osseo.org no later than Friday, January 31, 2020. directly to the Osseointegration Foundation Executive Office via
email to kimscroggs@osseo.org.
Application Review and Selection Process
If you have any questions regarding this grant or the application
Applications will be reviewed by the AO/OF Research Grant
process, please contact Kim Scroggs at 847-725-2288 or by email
Committee and scored based on the following criteria:
at kimscroggs@osseo.org.
• Importance and timeliness of the research;
2020-2021 Research Grant Application
Osseointegration Foundation Research Grant Application
Name of Primary Investigator:
Last First MI
Name of AO Member:
Last First MI
Address:
Telephone:
Email address:
Academic Appointment:
Department or Section:
Research advisor (if any):
Last First MI
Sponsoring Institution:
Contact Name (for mailing the check):
Address:
Telephone: _____________________________ Tax ID#: _________________________________________________________________
Research Category: ______ Basic Science ______ Applied Science
Amount Requested: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you submitting research that involves the use of humans or animals: Yes No
Title of Proposed Research Project:
Please note: If applicable, you must have completed IRB approval prior to the deadline of Friday, January 31, 2020. Applications
with unapproved or pending IRB and IACUC proposals will not be considered. Please include the approval documentation along
with your application.
Osseointegration Foundation
85 W. Algonquin Rd., Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 439-1919 • Fax: (847) 427-9656
osseo.org
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