The State of Indiana may provide limited licenses for appropriately credentialed candidates, allowing for the provision of clinical services under faculty supervision. The right to provide patient care under supervision is regulated by the Board of Dentistry, State of Indiana. Upon acceptance into the Scholarship Program, successful applicants must apply for and receive an appropriate visa and limited dental license at their own expense. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the receipt of the appropriate visa and immigration status (J-1 visa), and the right to come to work and study in the United States is determined by U.S. Immigration laws.

The Department of Prosthodontics and the Center for Implant, Esthetic and Innovative Dentistry are responsible for coordinating the didactic and clinical aspects of the Scholarship program. This is in addition to responsibilities for predoctoral, postdoctoral and (post/graduate) implant dentistry. The Department of Prosthodontics assumes responsibility for the ITI Scholarship Program with the school, although the Departments of OMFS and Periodontics will be involved in all aspects of research and clinical activity. The program has a strong commitment to collaboration between departments and within the ITI Scholarship program. With a focus on translational research within IUSD, qualified ITI Scholars will be provided with a focused research opportunity.
ITI Scholars will be expected to work in harmony with faculty and residents. ITI Scholars may anticipate exposure to and direct clinical experience with a range of treatment indications for completely and partially edentulous patients, patients with elevated esthetic demands, and patients requiring a range of adjunctive procedures including augmentation.
The ITI Scholarship program at IUSD adopts a contemporary, evidence-based approach to the application of digital technologies in implant dentistry, including virtual implant planning, computer-guided surgery, intraoral digital scanning, and CAD/CAM prosthesis fabrication. The program also aims to enhance the Scholar’s knowledge and skills in implementing innovative techniques in both teaching and professional presentation.
In addition, Scholars will have opportunities for interdisciplinary exposure through the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including observation of advanced and complex implant procedures. These may include zygomatic and pterygoid implant placement, osseofixated (subperiosteal) implant reconstruction, and advanced bone grafting techniques. Such experiences are intended to broaden the Scholar’s understanding of comprehensive implant rehabilitation and management of complex clinical cases.

Applicants with US CODA accredited advanced graduate education in periodontics, prosthodontics or other significant restorative dentistry experience are preferred.

Scholars will be actively engaged in interdisciplinary research focused on implant dentistry, digital workflows, and emerging technologies in prosthodontics. Research activities will include translational studies on dental implants, digital dentistry innovations, and the application of artificial intelligence (including deep learning and neural networks) to improve diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcomes. Scholars will have opportunities to participate in study design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings through presentations and peer-reviewed publications, fostering both academic development and clinical innovation.

Applicants must hold a valid TOEFL or IELTS certificate (no older than two years) as proof of proficiency in English for non-native-English speakers by the acceptance of ITI Scholarship program. Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative score of 79 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) or 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS. Basic language skills in Spanish are an advantage.

There are several ways to demonstrate your English proficiency for graduate or professional school admission. Here are the methods and minimum requirements accepted by IU Indianapolis: https://indianapolis.iu.edu/admissions/apply/graduate-english.html

We strongly advise you to consider cost of living (housing/rent, food, transportation, etc.) in the city of this ITI Scholarship Center, as certain destinations can be very expensive. It is essential to understand that the ITI scholarship stipend does not cover all living expenses but only contributes to these. Therefore, make sure you are fully aware of the cost of living in the city of this Scholarship Center if you consider applying for it. You must be prepared to co-finance the cost of living out of your own pocket. The ITI cannot provide additional funding during the scholarship year.