Application Guidelines

The ITI Foundation for the Promotion of Implantology may, twice a year, support clinical and laboratory research at the discretion of its Research Committee. Four different grant programs are available. The deadlines for grant applications are as follows: All types of grants (SGA, RCL, RPP) can be submitted on February 27 and on August 31.


2. Description of ITI Research Grants.

2.1. Small Grant Application (SGA)
These grants are primarily intended for research proposals submitted by young clinicians who have been working within established groups, but who wish to expand their scope and level of responsibility. This grant is also intended for newer investigators who want to establish a track record in implantology. This may be by pursuing their own research interests or by building up their own research group. The grants should not exceed the sum of CHF 50,000 (CHF = Swiss Francs). The application forms follow a specific format and must be accompanied by the curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages, see separate Application Form) of the principle investigator. Annual reports, either intermediate of final, must be provided. The goal of the project is directed towards publication in an international peer-reviewed journal. Clear hypothesis testing is a prerequisite.

2.2. Research Proposal for Clinical or Laboratory Research (RCL)
These grants will be awarded to researchers or research groups who have established a reputation of credibility and thoroughness in the field as demonstrated by a continuous publication record in peer-reviewed journals. The grant amount may exceed CHF 100,000, but should not be higher than CHF 200,000 (CHF = Swiss Francs). The research proposal will be structured according to the enclosed forms and instructions. A detailed description of the research plan and the various methods to be used must be provided. Funding from other sources (universities, foundations or third parties) must be disclosed. Results from such granted project proposals are to be published in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals. Annual reports, either intermediate or final, have to be provided.

2.3. Research Program Projects (RPP)
These grant proposals may contain several single research projects (RCL’s) or several single aspects within a major line of research, and are usually granted for several (3–5) years. RPP’s are only awarded to well-established research teams of international reputation. A single annual sum of CHF 200,000 (CHF = Swiss Francs) should not be exceeded. As with the RCL’s, the format for such grant applications must follow the enclosed guidelines and Application Form, and the proposal must contain the specific aims and delineations of the various single research projects or aspects within the program. Annual reports and a final report must be provided.

2.4. Single Laboratory Support (SLS)
These grants are allocated to established laboratories with expertise in a field of interest for the ITI Foundation. The support should not exceed the salary of one laboratory technician. Annual short reports documenting the projects served must be provided. Applications have to be submitted in a letter format that provides evidence for the existing expertise and the rationale as to why an SLS grant application should be undertaken instead of a different funding category. Furthermore, the proposal must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae of the laboratory head as well as his/her laboratory technician if supported.

3. Review Process.

The ITI Research Committee is composed of ten members from various countries and disciplines. The ITI publishes the names of the Research Committee Members on its website www.iti.ch.

For the review of the applications, the following criteria are applied:
1. Relevance
2. Hypothesis/Methods
3. Experience/Environment
4. Budget

Reporting of the Decision
The decision by the ITI Research Committee will be communicated within a few days after the meeting (June, respectively December). As a matter of policy, the Research Committee does not provide any reasons for not awarding a grant to any particular project.

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