Align Technology has announced the opening of its 2025 Annual Research Award Program to support clinical and scientific dental research in universities across the globe.
This year, up to $300,000 will be awarded to university faculty for scientific and technological research initiatives to advance patient care in the fields of orthodontics and dentistry. Align Technology’s Research Award Program has funded approximately US$3.75m in research since the program’s inception in 2010.
Awards available for dental research at universities are available in the following regions:
- Americas (US, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America): Four one-year awards of up to US$25,000 each
- EMEA: Four one-year awards of up to US$25,000 each
- APAC: Four one-year awards of up to US$25,000 each
Eligible applicants for dental research awards include full-time and part-time faculty involved in dental or scientific research at universities where Invisalign treatment or the iTero scanner is available.
“This programme continues to generate much scientific and clinical interest from university researchers around the globe to further expand the quality of treatment outcomes and patient care as well as biology of tooth movement with clear aligners,” said Dr Mitra Derakhshan, Align executive vice-president, chief clinical officer. “We look forward to the reviewing the wide variety of applications from researchers focused on advancing the field of dental science.”
“The topics submitted throughout the past years have been diverse and often on the forefront of the dental field,” said John Morton, Align vice-president, product innovation and technical fellow. “Align Technology is proud to fund this research program with the purpose of improving dental care throughout the world.”
All applications are reviewed by an independent academic committee that then forwards its recommendations to Align for final selection. Programme details, instructions, and application forms for prospective applicants can be found here for Americas, EMEA and APAC applicants. Research proposals and completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on 7 March 2025. Award recipients will be notified by 2 June 2025.
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