{"id":7323,"date":"2026-05-06T09:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/?page_id=7323"},"modified":"2026-05-28T09:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:52:59","slug":"graz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/de\/education\/scholarship-program\/graz\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical University Graz"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":2383,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7323","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"hero_section","display_block":true,"full_size":true,"label":"Scholarship Center","title":"<strong>Medical University Graz<\/strong>","description":"Department of Dental Medicine & Oral Health","background_image":7325,"button":{"text":"","url":""},"cta2":"","dropdown":{"title":"","items":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_simple_centered","description":"<h2><strong>About the Scholarship Center<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics comprises a general dental primary care unit and several specialty units such as Oral Medicine, Oral Radiology, and Orthodontics as well as a unit for Oral Surgery, Implant Surgery and Tissue Regeneration. More than 30,000 patients are treated within the division\u2019s facilities every year. The three surgical units dedicated to the division are used for about 2,000 interventions each year \u2013 of those approximately 700 are implant surgeries and augmentative and reconstructive procedures. Endodontic surgery and tooth transplantations are further focus areas. The Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health is embedded in a large modern clinic providing an ideal environment for high end dental care and research. \r\n\r\nA major focus for us in dental education is to impart a deep theoretical knowledge to facilitate extensive clinical training for the development of good practical skills for our students. The high number of patients consulting the clinic in Graz gives us the possibility to involve both graduate and postgraduate students closely in the daily routine."},{"acf_fc_layout":"highlight_people_3","title":"Scholarship Center Chairs","items":[{"image":7327,"position":"Scholarship Center Chair ","name":"Prof. DDr. Norbert Jakse ","location":"Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics "},{"image":7326,"position":"Scholarship Center Co-Chair ","name":"Prof. DDr. Michael Payer ","location":"Department of Dental Medicine & Oral Health "}],"cta":"","cta2":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"scholarship_activities_list","description":"","image":4311,"sub_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Clinical activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year","description":"","items":[{"title":"Treatment planning sessions","available":true},{"title":"Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance","available":false},{"title":"Observing patient treatment","available":true},{"title":"Assisting in patient treatment","available":true},{"title":"Treating patients under faculty supervision: placing implants","available":true},{"title":"Treating patients under faculty supervision: restoring implants","available":true},{"title":"Treating patients alone: placing implants","available":false},{"title":"Treating patients alone: restoring implants","available":false},{"title":"Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment ","available":true}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Local regulations and special requirements the Scholar must fulfill to be able to participate in clinical activities and treat patients  ","description":"In order to work clinically with patients, the Scholar must be registered as a Clinical Fellow within the Medical University of Graz and meet the following requirements:  \r\n\r\nProof of qualification: Graduate certificate and license, foreign documents must be provided in legalized German or English \r\nImmunization Records: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis A and B, Pertussis, Poliomyelitis, Diphtheria, and Tetanus \r\nCertificate of Non-Tuberculosis Status \r\nMedical certificate \r\nMedical and accident insurance \r\nCertificate of Good Standing \r\nRecent Criminal Record \r\n\r\nAdditional documents may be necessary. 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More information regarding residence permit application process can be found here: Residence Permit \u2013 Special Cases of Gainful Employment "},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Postgraduate education\/specialization ","description":"","items":[{"title":"Postgraduate training in the following specialty\/one of the following specialties is a must","available":false},{"title":"Postgraduate training in the following specialty\/one of the following specialties is an advantage","available":false},{"title":"\u200b\u200b\u200bMinimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist  ","available":true},{"title":"\u200b\u200b\u200bMinimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist including implant dentistry ","available":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Research activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year ","description":"","items":[{"title":"Involvement in preclinical research ","available":true},{"title":"Involvement in translational research","available":false},{"title":"\u200b\u200b\u200bInvolvement in clinical research ","available":true},{"title":"\u200bCoordinated involvement with existing center research activities ","available":true},{"title":"\u200b\u200b\u200bMentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference ","available":true},{"title":"\u200b\u200bScholars will be able to start their own research projects  ","available":true}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Research experience required ","description":"","items":[{"title":"Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is a must. 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Scholars will work in a team environment under the direction and constant supervision of the Scholarship Center faculty and may be involved in conducting research. \r\n\r\nAs treatment planning and the ensuing dental rehabilitation of patients is in most cases an interdisciplinary undertaking together with other divisions as well as external dentists or by the division alone, ITI Scholars will get valuable insight into different types of collaboration. \r\n\r\nScholars will be fully integrated guests of our division and be involved in post-graduate courses consisting of theory sessions and hands-on cadaver courses held and organized several times a year. \r\nIn order to extend their scientific activities, we encourage ITI Scholars to get involved in new or active scientific projects in our division. In this way, Scholars can integrate themselves further into the division\u2019s agenda and continue to develop their own scientific career and network. \r\n\r\nWe highly encourage colleagues to apply for an ITI Scholarship at our Center and we promise to do our best to make this year a valuable and unforgettable experience in the career of ITI Scholars. "},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Cost of living  ","description":"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. 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