Dr. James T. Mellonig Regeneration Research Grant supports individual researchers and collaborative teams conducting regeneration research within a broader effort to advance periodontal and implant science.
Funder: American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20,000; one research grant awarded annually
Summary: Supports individuals or collaborative teams conducting research related to regeneration.
The Dr. James T. Mellonig Regeneration Research Grant is offered by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation to support research related to regeneration. The program awards one research grant each year to an individual researcher or collaborative team, providing $20,000 for work in this area.
The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of Periodontology. It advances periodontics through investment in education and research, supporting the specialty focused on the structures that support teeth and the placement of dental implants. This grant’s stated research focus is regeneration, within the Foundation’s broader commitment to advancing periodontal and implant science.