Research Grants - ADHA Foundation
Forecasted
The Research Grants - ADHA Foundation funds innovative dental hygiene research advancing knowledge, education, and public oral health, with priority for projects tied to the ADHA National Research Agenda.
Funder: ADHA Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (submission deadline, projected) | March 2027 (application portal close, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $5,000 (general research grant); $2,500 (OMT grant); larger requests considered based on available funds.
Summary: Supports research advancing dental hygiene knowledge, education, and public oral health, with priority for projects aligned to the ADHA National Research Agenda.
Key Information: Only ADHA members eligible; current Board and review committee members may not apply as PI.
Description
The ADHA Foundation Research Grants program funds original research projects that expand the body of knowledge in dental hygiene, enhance public oral health, and improve dental hygiene education and practice. The program supports a range of research activities, with priority given to projects addressing the ADHA National Research Agenda. Funding is available for both general dental hygiene research and specialized areas such as Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). Grants are intended to foster scholarly work and innovation that benefit both practitioners and the communities they serve.
