Download 2016 Worldwide Scanner Research Award Program Overview

2016 Worldwide Scanner Research Award Program Overview
Overview
The Align Research Award Program in North America for 2016 consists of two components. For the
research award component, four $25,000 one-year awards will be available. For the intraoral scanner
award component, up to five $5,000 awards (plus a one-year scanner loan or a $10,000 credit towards
the purchase of a iTero scanner) will be available.
Research 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 basic science or clinical, 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 received.
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requirement, the application will be considered canceled and the award withdrawn.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such is requested, the application will be considered canceled and the award withdrawn.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 project 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. 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 their application, since all information on the application is considered
non-confidential.
6. A final report is required at the completion of the project.
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7. All payments are made in U.S. dollars.
8. Publication of results in peer-reviewed orthodontic or appropriate journals of the project is
encouraged.
9. Presentation of the results at a qualified regional, national or international scientific meeting is
encouraged.
10. 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 email 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, 2016.
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 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
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 per application.
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 parttime faculty member.
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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 separate terms and conditions for the loaner unit are executed by the
parties. 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 instead. Any scans
associated with the research project are provided for one year at no charge. Any other scannerrelated 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 coinvestigators and/or research project staff, but the primary applicant must be a full or part-time
faculty member.
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