David Steflik Memorial Student Research Grants
Forecasted
The David Steflik Memorial Student Research Grants support dental students' innovative research in implant dentistry through funding from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation.
Funder: American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per project for up to two years; up to $1,500 additional for travel to present at the AAID Annual Conference.
Summary: Supports dental students and trainees conducting research in implant dentistry, honoring Dr. David Steflik’s legacy.
Key Information: No funds awarded to dental patients; only students/trainees may apply.
Description
The David Steflik Memorial Student Research Grants, offered by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation (AAIDF), are designed to support dental students and trainees engaged in research that advances the field of implant dentistry. The program was established to honor Dr. David Steflik’s pioneering work in tissue responses to implanted biomaterials and aims to foster innovation by enabling new investigators, post-graduate students, and those returning to research to contribute meaningful discoveries in implant dentistry. These grants perpetuate Dr. Steflik’s legacy by supporting the next generation of dental researchers.
