Research Grant

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  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Foundation

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, invites eligible researchers to apply for the Research Grant, offered by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports meritorious research projects in dental implantology and related clinical fields aimed at advancing innovative techniques, procedures, and scientific knowledge.

Programme Overview
The AAIDRF Research Grants Programme is designed to provide limited funding support for promising dental implant research projects. The programme encourages studies that explore the feasibility of larger research initiatives, develop and test innovative techniques and procedures, conduct clinical or animal studies, and analyse research data relevant to implant dentistry and oral healthcare.

Key Details

  • Funder: American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Foundation

  • Award Type: Research – Project Grants & Innovation

  • Maximum Funding: Up to USD 25,000

  • Submission Deadline: 1 July 2026

  • Deadline Information: This call will reopen in March 2026.

Research Focus Areas

  • Dental implant research

  • Clinical medicine

  • Dentistry and oral healthcare

  • Medical implants

  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery

  • Orthodontics

Projects should demonstrate scientific merit and potential to improve implant dentistry practices, procedures, and patient outcomes.

Eligibility

  • Open to researchers at:

    • Early career and emerging stages

    • Mid-career to established stages

  • Applicants should propose research projects relevant to dental implants and associated clinical disciplines

Funding Scope

The grant supports:

  • Feasibility studies for larger research projects

  • Development and testing of new dental implant techniques

  • Small-scale clinical or animal research projects

  • Data analysis and research validation studies

  • Innovative approaches in implant dentistry and oral surgery

How to Apply

Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications through the official AAID Foundation website:
AAID Foundation Grants Information

This funding opportunity offers researchers at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology the opportunity to contribute to advancements in implant dentistry, oral healthcare, and related clinical research fields.