The Scholar should apply for the residence permit under § 21 of the German Residence Act (AufenthG), which is intended for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and those working independently as scientists or researchers.
To treat patients, the scholar must be able to communicate with them in their language. Due to Berlin’s international environment, patients who speak languages other than German (e.g., Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, etc.) may also be seen. If the scholar does not speak German, the amount of clinical activity may be reduced and substituted with research and teaching activities.

The Scholar will be fully integrated into routine clinical practice, engaging in all stages from treatment planning to surgical and prosthetic execution. The Scholar will be exposed to straightforward, advanced and complex rehabilitative cases involving single and multiple implants. Special emphasis will be placed on the implementation of digital technologies.

The Scholar will be involved in ongoing laboratory-based experiments. Particular emphasis will be placed on the implementation and critical evaluation of digital workflows, including the use of intraoral and extraoral scanning technologies, as well as additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing.
In addition, the Scholar will collaborate within an interdisciplinary research environment to support the translation of preclinical findings into clinically applicable strategies. The Scholar will also have the opportunity to initiate independent research projects.

For research and didactic purposes, proficiency in English is required, while for clinical activities, proficiency in German is required. Language skills in German higher than basic are an advantage for clinical activities.

The Scholar will have the opportunity to participate in local ITI Study Clubs, the ITI Annual General Meeting, ITI German Section Meeting, and follow the ITI Curriculum to deepen their knowledge and professional development. Additionally, the Scholar will have the opportunity to visit other ITI Scholarship Centers in Germany.

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.