ITI Scholars cannot treat patients independently. Swiss regulations and licenses are not feasible to obtain for a one-years scholarship (short stay).

Scholars have the opportunity to observe and participate in laboratory procedures, with full access to in-house laboratories. All clinical, laboratory, educational, and research activities are open for observation. In addition, scholars are actively involved in the daily operations of the clinic, gaining comprehensive clinical experience.
ITI Scholars at our clinic are able to learn about every phase of therapy using dental implants, including treatment planning, execution of preparatory, surgical and prosthetic steps as well as follow-up therapy. They take part in weekly treatment planning sessions, literature discussions and seminars. There is also a monthly journal club meeting that includes all the journals that are relevant in the field of implant and reconstructive dentistry. ITI Scholars can observe and assist in surgical and restorative procedures on a daily basis, experiencing each step of a comprehensive therapy from the initial examination to the surgical phase until the final reconstruction. ITI Scholars cannot treat patients independently.
ITI Scholars are further involved in the clinic’s continuing education courses on surgical and prosthetic topics related to implant dentistry. Research activities as co-investigators in the above-mentioned fields are encouraged.
Scholars are added to the Topic List of ITI Study Clubs in Switzerland and can be invited as speakers by the respective Study Club Directors.

The Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry of the University of Zürich is world know for highly relevant and impactful research activities. A large number of single- and multi-center clinical studies are conducted with special focus on implant dentistry, regenerative procedures, fixed and removable prosthodontics and dental eHealth. Since there is a long history of conducting preclinical and clinical research, the scholar is able to deeply immerge into all types of research activities performed at the Clinic.
Thus, the scholar will be involved in all aspects of education, research and patient treatment that are ongoing at our clinic. The work environment is very inspiring and enthusiastic with an international team of key opinion leaders, postgraduate students and study managers. Together with an amazing team of friends and colleagues every scholar will become part of an international network that will lay the base of a lifelong personal and professional relationship.
The Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry at the University of Zürich is performing multiple preclinical, translational and clinical research projects per year. The ITI scholar is highly encouraged and supported to start their own research project during the time at the University of Zürich. Plans for future research collaboration are of advantage.

Fluency in English is required. Basic language skills in German are an advantage.

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.