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IOF Research Grants

The Research Grants are intended to provide seed funding for orthodontic researchers with emphasis on innovative and translational research.


The main goal of the Research Grants is to assist researchers in obtaining sufficient pilot data for industrial or government funding.


Types of Grants

Who Can Apply?

The IOF Research Grants are available to all eligible applicants globally, without geographical restrictions. When awarding grants, IOF typically looks for innovative research projects focused on translational and clinical research.


The IOF Science Committee determines research projects that qualify for funding. Each grant category contains multiple awards. Individual researchers and research teams can apply for grants for their projects once a year. IOF may vary the types of grant they offer according to professional qualifications and types of research proposed.

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