The Student Research Training Award from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation funds dental student research in oral and maxillofacial surgery, fostering early scientific engagement and mentorship.
Funder: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $12,500 total over two years per institution; supports up to five student trainees per award period
Summary: Supports dental education programs in engaging students in oral and maxillofacial surgery research to attract and develop future investigators.
This grant supports dental education programs by funding research training for health profession students in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The goal is to increase the number and quality of investigators in the field, attract top-tier students, and foster productive research environments within accredited dental institutions. Awards are intended to introduce dental students to research, enhance institutional research capacity, and encourage pursuit of oral and maxillofacial surgery as a specialty.