ADHA Institute for Oral Health - Research Grant Description

To advance dental hygiene through the discovery and application of knowledge which includes original research, developmental prospects and qualitative and quantitative research;

To develop and expand upon the dental hygiene body of knowledge; and

To promote the delivery of quality oral healthcare.

Notification of awards will occur no later than June 30. Awards customarily range from approximately $1,000 to $10,000. Projects requesting more substantial funding will be considered, contingent upon available funds. Funding for individual student projects is limited to $5,000 per project.

The ADHA Institute for Oral Health has one deadline for submission of proposals: February 28. All proposals must be postmarked by that date. Individuals who meet the requirements listed under “Eligibility” are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

The principal investigator must be a licensed dental hygienists or a student pursuing a dental hygiene degree and a current member of ADHA or SADHA;
Projects which are in progress may be considered for funding as long as they meet the criteria for approval;
Current members of the ADHA Institute Board of Directors, ADHA Board of Trustees and Research Grant Review Committee may not apply as principal investigators, but may do so in another capacity (i.e. secondary investigator, mentor, etc.)

Priority will be given to proposals addressing the ADHA National Research Agenda.

Resources

ADHA Institute Research Handbook

The Research Handbook provides general instruction for the completion of a scientific research grant, as pertaining to the ADHA Institute Research Grant Program. It gives examples of the and strategies for the process of grant writing.

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These resources are not meant to be used in lieu of the advice of your program/project advisor (if enrolled in a dental hygiene graduate program). Rather, they should be complimentary to the direction offered by this individual.