The right to come to work and study in the United States is determined by U.S. Immigration laws. The right to provide the full range of supervised treatment and care to the patients, including surgical and prosthodontic care, is regulated by the licensing authority, the State of Michigan Board of Dentistry. Once accepted by the ITI with proof of funding, the successful ITI Scholar must apply for an appropriate visa for the United States. For further information in regard to the visa application, please contact the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, directly.

ITI Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in all phases of surgical and restorative care, from the initial consultation and treatment planning through post-restoration maintenance and care. ITI Scholars will also be expected to become actively involved in all areas of care and research related to the field of implant dentistry and bone regeneration. ITI Scholars will be expected to participate in clinical and/or laboratory-based research project(s) during their time at the Scholarship Center. The University of Michigan has particular expertise in the areas of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and implant dentistry.
The ITI Scholar will participate in implant-related multi-disciplinary seminars with faculty of the School of Dentistry and work closely together with the graduate students, post-graduate students, and fellows in periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. These unique interdisciplinary experiences will further enhance the ITI Scholar's cognitive and clinical skills.

TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) is required by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship year. Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative score of 90 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) or overall band score on the IELTS.

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.