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The International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) is a not-for-profit organization that serves as a platform for international collaborative innovation.
Academy
Serve as a centralized platform for all online courses, offering a range of educational resources for orthodontic professionals.
Symposium & Events
As a platform for international collaborative innovation, IOF is dedicated to breaking down geographical barriers to make orthodontic advancements accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Research Grants
The Foundation provides researchers with annual Research Grants and Scholarships to support their careers in the fields related to Orthodontics.
IOF Research Grants
The IOF Research Grants Program, supports innovative, evidence-based research that connects scientific discoveries with clinical applications in orthodontics. The program provides financial support, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, and addresses key challenges in orthodontics and related healthcare fields. Through mentorship and access to a global network of experts and institutions, IOF accelerates research development, enhancing education, patient care, and the advancement of orthodontic practices worldwide.
Emerging Innovation Grants: The Emerging Innovation Grants (EIG) fund one-year, clinically relevant orthodontic research with real-world impact, open to interdisciplinary teams.
Advanced Innovation Grants: The Advanced Innovation Grants (AIG) fund later-stage, high-impact research with strong potential for implementation and multicenter application.
Early-Stage Grants:
Mid-Level Grants:
Scaling validated concepts for
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IOF Emerging Innovation Grants
The Emerging Innovation Grants (EIG) is a one-year grant providing seed funding for innovative and pioneering orthodontic research. It focuses on innovation and real-world impact over academic background and is open to researchers, engineers, and medical professionals beyond orthodontics. Non-dental applicants must partner with an orthodontist, and the project must be clinically relevant to orthodontics.
IOF Advanced Innovation Grants
The Advanced Innovation Grants (AIG) supports projects beyond early stages, enabling larger-scale applications and multicenter research. It funds research with strong potential for implementation and real-world impact.
Highlights from Recent Grants
This section presents key statistics and insights from recent IOF Orthodontic Research Grant cycles. It offers a snapshot of funding trends, research focus areas, institutional representation, and geographic distribution of applicants and awardees. These highlights provide a quick overview of the grant program’s reach and impact, reflecting the growing diversity and innovation within the orthodontic research community.
Past Awards & Publications
This section highlights all past recipients of the IOF Orthodontic Research Grant, featuring their research projects, published outcomes, and professional contributions. It showcases not only the scientific advancements supported by the grant but also the researchers behind them emerging and established professionals making meaningful impacts in the field of orthodontics. By recognizing these achievements, the IOF aims to inspire continued excellence in orthodontic research and foster a global community dedicated to advancing the specialty. These projects serve as a testament to the importance of research in shaping the future of orthodontics.
