Download Align Research Award Program International, 2016 Overview

Align Research Award Program
International, 2016
Overview
The international Align Research Award Program for 2016 consists of eight $25,000 USD oneyear awards.
Research proposal applications will be reviewed by an academic committee of
orthodontists/scientists with backgrounds in either basic, clinical research or both (the
“Committee”). Committee will include one international member. Recommendations and
priorities for funding will be forwarded to Align for approval of funding. Align has the sole
discretion whether to accept or reject any application forwarded for consideration by the
Committee. Align may at its sole discretion accept an application and offer additional funding
outside of this program or may deny an application and provide funding outside of this program.
General Information
1. Funded research projects can be either clinical or basic science oriented, but justification
must be provided that clearly shows how the research furthers the understanding of the field
of dentistry.
2. The number of awards actually provided each year will vary depending on the quality of the
applications submitted.
3. No funds to cover “indirect costs” such as cost of aligners will be provided by Align. By
signing the Align Research Award Program terms and conditions you are confirming that
your institution will accept the terms set forth herein. If at any time the applicant's institution
will not accept this requirement, the application will be considered canceled and the award
withdrawn.
4. No payment or commission of any kind will be paid for anyone who helps complete the
application. If such is requested the application will be considered canceled and the award
withdrawn.
5. If a two-year study is anticipated, the applicant should split the project proposal into two
separate one-year studies and apply for the second one-year project in a subsequent
program year once the first-year project has been completed and the objectives met. There
is no guarantee that Align will offer the award program in a subsequent year or that the
applicant’s proposal will receive funding for the second year. However, any first-year results
will be taken into consideration when application priorities are assigned by Align’s
independent academic review committee.
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6. All applications are submitted on a non-confidential basis and all content in such application
is deemed non-confidential. Applicants may not submit confidential information in the
application or at any time during this program without prior written approval from Align. If
applicant is dealing with a new idea, concept, technology, invention or similar item the
applicant should obtain appropriate intellectual property protection prior to submitting an
application, since all information on the application is considered non-confidential.
7. A final report is required at the completion of the project.
8. All payments are made in U.S. dollars.
9. Publication of results in peer-reviewed orthodontic or appropriate journals of the project is
encouraged.
10. Presentation of the results at a qualified regional, national or international scientific meeting
is encouraged.
11. Awards may be used for human subject research (including without limitation, the use of any
human tissue samples or the conduct of human clinical trials, provided that applicants have
all approvals, assurances, certifications (including without limitation, IRB approvals) in
accordance with their university’s policies prior to initiating such research.
Application Guidelines
1. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application using the provided Word document
application template. All final submissions should be converted to PDF format and an
electronic copy sent via e-mail to: [email protected].
2. Standard page layout must be used with standard margins of no less than 1 inch. Line
spacing can be no less than single line spaced, and an easy-to-read font of at least 12
pt. should be used.
3. Applications to be considered for funding in 2016 must be received by 5:00 PST on April 1,
2015
Important Program Dates
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Application Submission Deadline: April 1, 2016
Award Recipients Notified: June 1, 2016
Funding Begins: no earlier than July 1, 2016
Format for Submissions
1. Read and sign the Program Terms and Conditions by applicant and university to ensure
that the terms of the award are understood by all parties.
2. Complete the Application Form and convert it to PDF format.
NOTE: THE APPLICATION TEMPLATE CAN BE COMPLETED AS A WORD
DOCUMENT, BUT THE FINAL SUBMISSION MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.
For Research Award Applicants
Awards
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Applications are requested on general orthodontic treatment, with an emphasis on clear
aligners. Research can be basic science or clinical. The maximum award is $25,000
USD per application. There are no additional funds for the support of aligners, but rather
the awards amount can be used toward the costs of Invisalign treatment aligners.
Research of the performance of third party corporation products in conjunction with basic
research would not be considered by the committee.
Eligibility
Research awards are intended for individuals who are full- or part-time faculty and
involved in orthodontic education and/or other scientific research. Students and/or
residents may be included as co-investigators and/or research project staff, but the
primary applicant must be a full- or part-time faculty member.
For Scanner Research Award Applicants
Awards
Applications are requested in the areas of orthodontics and/or general dentistry.
Research can be basic science or clinical. The maximum award is $5,000 per
application, with a one-year loaner included, provided additional terms and conditions
are executed between the parties for the loaner unit. Scanner award recipients also
have the option to decline the one-year loaner and receive a $10,000 credit towards
the purchase of an iTero™ scanner. Any scans associated with the research project
are provided for one year at no charge. Any other scanner-related products or
services used must be accounted for as part of the study budget or paid for
separately. The purchase credit is non-transferable, has no cash value, and can only
be redeemed by the university.
Eligibility
Scanner research awards are intended for individuals who are full- or part-time
faculty and involved in dental education or research. Applicants must be located in
countries where the iTero intraoral scanner is commercially available. Students
and/or residents may be included as co-investigators and/or research project staff,
but the primary applicant must be a full or part-time faculty member.
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