Dentistry Grants

Dental Student Research in Oral Pathology

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is offering awards, for dental students who have conducted research in the field of Oral Pathology, to attend the annual meeting of the AAOMP and present their research findings. An award of $1,000 will be provided. The 2009 AAOMP meeting is in Montreal, Canada, May 16-20. Meeting registration fees are waived for awardees.

Abstract submission will be selected for either platform presentation or poster presentation. The scientific program committee will inform awardees which type of presentation has been selected. Research topics include basic pathobiology, oral pathology and clinical oral pathology.

To apply for the award, you must submit an abstract of your research. You may, of course, list other authors who mentored or assisted you. Abstracts from previous Essay Programs and guidelines for submission of abstracts can be found at: http://www.aaomp.org/general/annualmtg.html.

NOTICE: Be sure to indicate on the abstract submission form that you are applying for the “Dental Student Research Travel Award”. The deadline for electronic submission of abstracts is January 15, 2009.

American Dental Education Association/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship recognizing an individual studying allied dental education at the baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree level.

The ADEA/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship recognizes the memory and the 30-year dental
education career of Linda Rubinstein DeVore. Professor DeVore was active in dental hygiene education,
scholarship, and public service. She served as President of the American Association of Dental Schools (now
the American Dental Education Association, ADEA) in 1994, and President of the Supreme Chapter of Sigma
Phi Alpha, the national honorary society of the dental hygiene profession, in 1997-98.
Overview
A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an individual pursuing allied dental education study at the baccalaureate,
master’s, or doctoral degree level.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008.

American Dental Education Association
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-289-7201
Fax: 202-289-7204
www.adea.org

American Dental Education Association/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry Scholarships

Twelve $2,500 scholarships for predoctoral studetns who have demonstrated excellence in preventive dentistry.

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products, Division of
McNeil-PPC, Inc., announce the ADEA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry
Scholarships. The purpose of these scholarships is to support predoctoral dental students who have
demonstrated academic excellence in preventive dentistry.
Overview
Each scholarship recipient will have $2,500 applied to tuition and fees for predoctoral dental study. Twelve
predoctoral dental students will receive ADEA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry
Scholarships each year. Every dental school Dean may nominate up to three students from his or her school.
All applications from each dental school must be cleared and sent from the Dean’s office to assure that no
more than three nominations are being submitted from each school. (Applications that are sent individually
by the applicant will not be considered.)
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
Receipt of entries cannot be acknowledged.

American Dental Education Association
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-289-7201
Fax: 202-289-7204
www.adea.org

American Dental Education Association/Crest Oral-B Scholarship

Two $2,000 scholarships for dental hygiene students prusing academic careers.

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and The Procter & Gamble Company announce the
ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers. This scholarship
supports dental hygiene students who are pursuing education beyond an associate’s degree and who have an
interest in an academic career.
Overview
Each scholarship recipient receives $2,000 to be applied to tuition and fees. Each year two dental hygiene
students receive the ADEA/Crest Oral-B student scholarship.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
Receipt of entries cannot be acknowledged.

American Dental Education Association
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-289-7201
Fax: 202-289-7204
www.adea.org

American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Research Grant

Open to MD, PhD, DMD researchers on topics directly relevant to pediatric otolaryngology. One year, non-renewable, $15,000, two available annually.

The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) awards funds annually to support innovative
research in pediatric otolaryngology
ELIGIBILITY
Researchers (MD, PhD, DMD) in disciplines who will conduct research directly relevant to pediatric
otolaryngology are eligible to apply.
ASPO will consider applications from both:
(1) Individuals: If an investigator is unaffiliated with an institution his/her grant application would be
made to the individual himself/herself. In the event of a grant award, an ASPO check would be
drawn to the individual investigator. This could be considered as income to that individual and
therefore subject to income tax. Individuals affiliated with institutions (i.e., universities) may apply
individually if allowed by a university policy. In the event of a grant award, an ASPO check would
be drawn to the individual investigator.

(2) Institutions: Must qualify as an organization exempt from income taxation pursuant to Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (other than a private foundation). Submission of a W9
form documenting 501(c)(3) status to the ASPO Treasurer will be required (US institutions only)
prior to release of funds. Investigators affiliated with institutions (i.e., universities) who are not
allowed by university policy to apply individually, may ask the university to submit the grant
application for the investigator’s project. Investigators in this category are considered institutional
applicants. In the event of a grant award, an ASPO check would be drawn to the Institution (see
Signatures and Approvals).
CONDITIONS
Preference is given to proposed projects that are to be completed within one year, although exceptional
proposals that have duration in excess of one year will be considered. No portion of any grant may be
used for travel expenses or for principal investigator salaries. The grant application must be
accompanied by letters of support from the Chair of the candidate’s academic department and from all
key personnel on the project. These letters are to indicate a general level of support of the applicant, the
fact that the Department will make time, space, and other resources accessible for completion of the
project, and that the applicant will have appropriate supervision/support throughout the period of the
grant. If the applicant, department chairman, or at least one investigator is not an ASPO member, a letter
of support must also be obtained from an ASPO member. The ASPO member does not need to be
affiliated with the applicant’s institution, but must attest to the scientific merit of the application.
TERMS
1. Amount: $15,000
2. Period: 12 months, non-renewable; maximum of one year no-cost extension allowable with
permission of ASPO Research Committee Chair.

All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
2009-2010 Call for Applications

Deadline:

Nov 14, 2008

Program Area:

Building Human Capital

Purpose:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation's most comprehensive experience at the nexus of health science, policy and politics in Washington D.C. The fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy. Fellows experience and participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health, health care and health policy.

How To Apply:

* This program accepts paper applications only.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

Exceptional candidates from academic faculties and nonprofit health care organizations are encouraged to apply. Applicants may have backgrounds in the following disciplines: allied health professions; biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics or other social sciences; health services organization and administration; medicine; nursing; public health; or social and behavioral health. Beginning in 2008, applicants will be able to select whether to apply from a sponsoring institution or as an individual. Track 1 applicants will maintain their affiliation with their originating academic institution or nonprofit health care organization. Track 2 applicants will have their fellowship stipend administered by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).

RWJF is committed to programs that embrace racial, ethnic and gender diversity, and encourages applications from candidates who come from groups that historically have been underrepresented. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories at the time of application.

Members of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Advisory Board will assess each applicant, based on the following criteria:

* Professional achievements.
* Potential for leadership in health policy.
* Potential for future growth and career advancement.
* Interpersonal and communication skills.
* Individual plans for incorporating the fellowship experience into specific career goals.

The Advisory Board will select semifinalists from the applicants and interview them in Washington, D.C. Applicants will be notified of their status in mid-January 2009. Interviews for the select group will take place in mid-February 2009. Those applicants who are selected for interviews will receive details about the remainder of the process upon invitation.

Key Dates:

*November 14, 2008—Deadline for receipt of applications.
*January 8, 2009—Selection of semifinalists.
*February 18, 2009—Board interviews of semifinalists and announcement of selections.

Total Award:

Up to 10 grants of up to $165,000 each will be made in 2009. Each fellow will receive up to $94,000 for the Washington stay (September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010) in salary plus fringe benefits or fellowship stipend. Fellows will receive an additional allowance for relocation subject to limitations provided in detail on the program’s Web site.

Contact:

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
mmichnich@nas.edu
Office: (202) 334-1506
http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org

International Association for Dental Research Dental Materials Group Science Awards

Peyton-Skinner Award
Ryge-Mahler Award

The Dental Materials Group (DMG) of the IADR makes two annual awards in recognition of the past contributions to Dental Materials science and research by four outstanding DMG scientists: Dr. Floyd Peyton, Dr. Eugene Skinner, Dr. Gunnar Ryge and Dr. David Mahler. The awards are made to recognize scientists who throughout their careers have made outstanding contributions to (1) innovation in dental materials (Peyton-Skinner award) and, (2) clinical research in dental materials (Ryge-Mahler award).

Eligibility:
Nominations for the Peyton-Skinner award for innovation and Ryge-Mahler award for clinical research can be made by anyone but MUST include the following:
1. Nominee must be a current or past member of the IADR Dental Materials Group.
2. Nominations must include a Curriculum Vitae that provides supporting evidence that the nominee has made significant contributions to innovation in dental materials (Peyton-Skinner award) or clinical research in dental materials (Ryge-Mahler award).
3. A letter of nomination should highlight the major reasons and body of research/innovation for which the individual is being nominated. Work considered for this award should have resulted in publications in scientific, peer-reviewed journals and/or patents.

Awards:
A plaque of recognition and cash award in the amount of $2,000 will be made for each award. The cash award is intended to provide travel and other support related to attending the IADR annual meeting and receiving the award in person at the DMG business meeting or reception.

Selection:
A committee shall consist of the two immediate past Presidents of the DMG and the past two winners of each of the Peyton/Skinner and Ryge/Mahler awards. The most senior past President of the DMG will serve as Chair. Individuals not selected will be considered for the next selection period without requiring resubmission. A nominee will be considered for a maximum of three successive years without requiring resubmission. The award recipient will be formally announced during the business meeting of the Dental Materials Group at the IADR General Session & Exhibition and honored during the reception that follows. The committee may elect not to present an award if there is not an appropriate nominee.

Note: Past recipients of the IADR Wilmer Souder Award are not eligible, but acceptance of either of these two awards does not disqualify one for the Wilmer Souder Award.

Deadline for nominations: January 15, 2009.

Sponsorship:
The Award is supported by the Dental Materials Group of the IADR.

International Association for Dental Research E.W. Borrow Memorial Award
Supported by The Borrow Foundation

Deadline: October 15, 2008

Nominations are invited for the 2009 IADR E.W. Borrow Memorial Award, which was established to recognize and stimulate research in oral health promotion for children, with a priority for caries prevention where fluoride in different formats is utilized.

Criteria:

Selection will be based on the originality of contributions and record of achievement in the field of oral health promotion and on the significance of research carried out on the oral health of children. Basic research, applied clinical research, and clinical investigation will be considered for the award as well. At the time of nomination, the nominee should be actively engaged in the area of research for which the award is presented. Candidates MUST be an IADR member.

Nominating Procedures:

Any IADR Division, Section, Group, or individual IADR member may nominate a candidate for this award. Once a nomination is made, it will be considered each year for five years.

Documentation:

The following documentation must accompany the nomination:

Name, address, and date of birth of the candidate;
Full curriculum vitae with lists of publications; and
A short statement describing the reasons the individual is being nominated for the award.
Award:

The award commenced in 1992 and is awarded annually. Nominations are reviewed by a BMF/IADR Committee. The individual selected will receive a cash award of $2,000 and a plaque, which will be presented at the Opening Ceremonies of the IADR 87th General Session & Exhibition in Miami, Florida, April 1, 2009.

Sponsorship:

The award is made in memory of the late E.W. Borrow and is generously supported by The Borrow Foundation.

Nomination Deadlines:

Please submit nominations electronically to sherren@iadr.org by October 15, 2008

Samuel D. Harris Policy and Management Fellowship
Call for Applications
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children is accepting applications for the Samuel Harris Fellowship. Pediatric dental residents and individuals in their first five years post-residency are eligible to apply. The Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children and Paul S. Casamassimo created this opportunity for individuals to participate in governance and advocacy activities, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and HSHC functions, and attend internal organizational and inter-professional meetings. Pediatric dental residents and individuals in their first five years post-residency are eligible to apply for the Samuel Harris Fellowship. Part of this two-month fellowship will be completed at the AAPD headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, and a deliverable project is required at the end of the Fellowship. A cash stipend and payment for travel to Chicago and other meeting locations is provided. HSHC and the selected applicant/program director will agree upon exact fellowship dates. Applications are due May 31, 2009.

Goals of this fellowship are identified below:

Familiarize AAPD members with the specialty, its governance and issues facing it in the 21st century.
Expose new members to the administrative and membership functions of a dental specialty.
Inform members of organizational strategies, advocacy and interprofessional relationships not commonly available to pediatric dentists in practice or academics.
Better prepare members to assume leadership roles in dental specialty governance, particularly within the AAPD governance structure.
Complete a relevant project in pediatric dentistry.

To receive more information, please contact Foundation Coordinator Tracey N. Schilligo at (312) 337-2169 ext. 22 or hshc@aapd.org.

2008 GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Due Date: December 5, 2008

PREAMBLE:
The Committee on Scientific Affairs of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry selects up to eight (8) finalists to present their research at the 62nd AAPD Annual Session, May 20-24, 2009, in Honolulu, HI. Finalists receive a $500 cash award, complimentary Annual Session meeting registration for themselves and a guest, up to $500 airfare reimbursement to the Annual Session and a plaque. A matching cash award is given to each finalist’s training program. The Graduate Student Research Awards are generously sponsored by NuSmile Primary Crowns.
The recipient judged to have accomplished the most outstanding research award (based on the manuscript and presentation) will receive the Ralph E. McDonald Award and a matching $500 cash award. The Ralph E. McDonald Award winner will be announced at the Recognition Lunch at the Annual Session.
ELIGIBILTY:
Applicants must be: 1) a student member of AAPD; 2) currently enrolled in an advanced educational program in pediatric dentistry; or 3) an active member in good standing of AAPD, having received their certificate or degree within eighteen (18) months prior to the GSRA application deadline.

Entries will not be accepted from individuals who have previously submitted to the competition. Any research study completed during a pediatric dental postgraduate or residency program shall be eligible. Abstracts must not be closely related to another submitted abstract with the same coauthors.

SUBMISSION:
The enclosed application form must be completed in order for an abstract to be considered. All application forms must be typed. Abstracts must conform to the Abstract Style Sheet, which is enclosed. Abstract submission deadline is December 5, 2008.

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children
211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637
Phone: (312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337 6329
E-mail: hshc@aapd.org