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Applying for the program
The application portal for Scholarships opens here for one month each year from June 1 until June 30.
You can apply for an ITI Scholarship throughout June. All information about the application process can be found below. Once the application portal closes at the end of June, initial screening for compliance with the professional requirements takes place. The selection process starts in October at the ITI Leadership Development Committee meeting. Final information on the status of your application is provided at the end of March of the following year at the latest. The Scholarship year starts on September 1 of the year after application.
ITI membership is a prerequisite for application
ITI membership opens doors to a wide range of invaluable benefits designed to support your professional and academic growth. Utilize your membership to enhance your journey as a prospective candidate as well as your chances of success, not only for your Scholarship application, but also your professional growth and aspirations. Engage with the ITI Academy's extensive learning materials, participate in ITI Study Clubs, attend ITI Education Weeks and Section events, develop and strengthen your ties to the ITI community. Please note that ITI membership is non-refundable.
Professional requirements
Candidates must fulfill the requirements below in order to apply for an ITI Scholarship.
- A BDS, DDS or equivalent diploma
- At least two years' postgraduate training in a dental specialization such as periodontology, oral surgery, prosthodontics or similar. Alternatively, three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist including implant-related experience is acceptable Applications may be submitted while the applicant is still in training, but postgraduate training must be finished by the time the Scholarship year starts
- At least one peer-reviewed publication
- At least one oral/poster presentation
- Certain ITI Scholarship Centers require language certificates for non-native speakers by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship year. Please see individual ITI Scholarship Center descriptions on the ITI website. Where no requirement is specified, language certificates for non-native speakers are recommended, but not mandatory
- Candidates must be 37 years or younger at the time of application
Documents required for application
The documents below are required during the online application process. The letters of recommendation must be signed by hand, saved as PDFs and uploaded to the application profile.
- Two signed letters of recommendation – the recommendations should be recent (current year) and ideally be made by a professor, ITI Fellow or similar. Please note that only recommendation letters signed by hand will be accepted
- A picture (passport format - JPG, minimum size 140 x 185 pixel)
- Language certificate (please refer to the ITI Scholarship Center descriptions to see which centers require a language certificate)
Video
Candidates who pass the initial screening will need to submit a short motivational video. Detailed information will follow after the initial selection of qualified applicants has been made.
General application details
To successfully complete the online application process, please note the following:
During the online application process you will be asked about your education, training and experience. Please make sure to be as specific as possible and include everything you feel might be important for the ITI Leadership Development Committee to know. If you are not sure whether it is relevant – include it. You will be guided through the process and can save and change your information until the online application portal closes on June 30 at midnight UTC. Don’t forget to click on submit at the end of the application process! Applications that are not submitted by the deadline will not be accepted.
- The online application portal is open from May 31 at midnight (UTC) until June 30 at midnight (UTC)
- ITI membership is an application prerequisite (see above) o Register here .
- The two recommendation letters must be in English and signed by hand (electronic signatures will not be accepted)
- All documents must be uploaded to the online application portal as PDFs
- Make sure you have the email addresses of your two supporters
- Study the list of ITI Scholarship Centers , and then select 3 preferred Centers (selecting Centers as preferred does not guarantee that you will be assigned to one of them)
- Late applications will not be accepted
- ITI membership is non-refundable
- Please also see the list of Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about your chances? Discover the profile of a successful applicant.
The ideal candidate for the ITI Scholarship program is a motivated individual who meets certain criteria. The average age of an ITI Scholar is around 32 years old, and he or she normally holds a postgraduate degree or has clinical experience in accordance with our professional requirements. Successful candidates often have a proven track record, including at least one published peer-reviewed paper and expertise demonstrated through oral and poster presentations. They have a genuine passion for becoming a leader in the field of implant dentistry and actively seek to engage with and contribute to the ITI community. While meeting these criteria is important, acceptance or refusal is not solely based on these specifics, as special cases are certainly considered. The ITI encourages applicants to embrace the benefits membership offers, such as access to the ITI Academy's resources, participation in Study Clubs and educational events, as well as building connections within the ITI community. Having ITI membership strengthens the candidate's professional growth and commitment to evidence-based practices in implant dentistry.
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