Spend a year at a highly regarded university under the mentorship of an experienced ITI Fellow
Further your training in implant dentistry and research
One year of full-time clinical and research experience at a leading university.
Join a prestigious community of mentors and peers shaping implant dentistry worldwide.
A structured, transparent application and selection process each year.
Receive a stipend towards living costs.
The Scholarship application portal opens on this page for 2 weeks every year from June 1 until June 14.
The ITI Scholarship program supports young doctors in advancing their training in implant dentistry and research. It fosters international exchange along with professional networking as an enriching educational experience while cultivating clinical and research excellence among the young generation of dental professionals.
ITI Scholars spend one year (September 1 to August 31) at one of the ITI Scholarship Centers around the world. These university departments or clinics are led by experienced ITI Fellows and were selected for their ability to provide comprehensive insight into implant treatment and research, aligned with the ITI philosophy of evidence-based care and patient responsibility. Each Scholarship Center organizes its program independently.
An ideal candidate is a motivated young professional who meets the application criteria. The average age is around 32, and Scholars typically hold a postgraduate degree. Many successful applicants have a proven publication track record – including at least one peer-reviewed paper – and have demonstrated experience in public speaking through oral poster presentations or lectures. Above all, they share a genuine passion for implant dentistry, aspire to leadership in the field, and actively seek to contribute to the ITI community.
ITI membership is required, and applicants are encouraged to take advantage of its many benefits – including access to ITI Academy resources, participation in Study Clubs and education events, and opportunities to connect within the global ITI community.
An ITI membership supports a candidate’s professional growth and reflects their commitment to evidence-based practice in implant dentistry.
Application requirements
ITI membership is a valuable advantage for dental professionals. It offers access to extensive benefits that support your professional and academic growth while strengthening your Scholarship application. Explore the ITI Academy’s rich learning resources, participate actively in ITI Study Clubs, attend Education Weeks and Section events, and build connections within our vibrant community. Use your membership to enhance your Scholarship journey and boost your long-term professional development and career aspirations.
To apply for an ITI Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a BDS, DDS, or equivalent degree.
- Have completed at least two years of postgraduate training in a dental specialization (e.g., periodontology, oral surgery, prosthodontics). Alternatively, at least three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist, including implant-related experience, is acceptable. Postgraduate training must be completed before the Scholarship year begins, though applications may be submitted while training is ongoing.
- Have at least one peer-reviewed publication.
- Have given at least one oral presentation.
The following documents must be provided during the online application process. All documents (except the photo) must be hand-signed, saved as PDFs, and uploaded to your application profile:
- Two signed letters of recommendation – must be recent (current year) and ideally from a professor, ITI Fellow, or equivalent. Only hand-signed letters are accepted.
- Photo – passport format (JPG, minimum size 140 × 185 px).
- Language certificate – required for non-native speakers by some Scholarship Centers before the start of the Scholarship year. Please refer to individual Center descriptions on the ITI website. Where not specified, certificates are recommended but not mandatory.
During the online application process, you will be asked about your education, training, and experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information you feel is important for the ITI Leadership Development Committee to know. If you are unsure whether something is relevant, include it. You can save and edit your information until the online application portal closes on June 30 at midnight UTC. Don’t forget to click Submit at the end—applications not submitted by the deadline will not be accepted.
- Application period: The online portal is open from May 31 (midnight UTC) to June 30 (midnight UTC). Late applications will not be accepted.
- ITI membership: An active ITI membership is required to submit an application. Click here to go the registration page. Membership fees are non-refundable.
- Recommendation letters: Two letters are required, in English and hand-signed (electronic signatures will not be accepted).
- Documents: All documents (except the photo) must be hand-signed, saved as PDFs, and uploaded to the portal.
- Scholarship Centers: Review the list of ITI Scholarship Centers and select ten preferred Centers in your application. Selection does not guarantee placement.
Scholarship Centers
Detailed Scholarship Center information
| Country | Institution | City | Department/Division/Clinic | Scholarship Center Chair | Scholarship Center Co-Chair(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | University of Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires | Department of Oral Rehabilitation | Diego Bechelli | Martin Villagra Abatel |
| Australia | University of Queensland | Brisbane | Department of Periodontics | Saso Ivanovski | |
| Austria | Medical University Graz | Graz | Division of Oral Surgery & Orthodontics | Norbert Jakse | |
| Austria | Medical University Vienna | Vienna | Competence Center Oral Biology | Reinhard Gruber | Ulrike Kuchler |
| Belgium | University of Liège | Liège | Department of Periodontology, Oro-dental & Implant Surgery | France Lambert | Amélie Mainjot |
| Brazil | University of São Paulo | Sao Paolo | Department of Prosthodontics | Newton Sesma | |
| Canada | University of Toronto (Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital) | Toronto | Robert Carmichael | ||
| Canada | McGill University | Montreal | Division of Periodontics | Thomas Nguyen | |
| China | Peking University | Beijing | Departments of Prosthodontics & Implantology | Yongsheng Zhou | Bo Chen |
| China | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Shanghai | 2nd Dental Clinic, 9th People’s Hospital; Department of Periodontology | Yiqun Wu | Rong Shu |
| China | Sichuan University (West China School/Hospital of Stomatology) | Chengdu | Department of Oral Implantology | Yi Man | |
| Chinese Taipei | National Taiwan University Hospital | Chinese Taipei | Department of Periodontology | Po‑Chun Chang | Chen‑Ying Wang & Evelyn Yi‑Wen Chen |
| Denmark | University of Copenhagen | Copenhagen | Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Simon Storgard Jensen | |
| France | University of Bordeaux | Bordeaux | Department of Oral Surgery | Sylvain Catros | |
| Germany | Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz | Mainz | Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Bilal Al‑Nawas | |
| Germany | University Hospital Münster | Münster | Department of Cranio‑Maxillofacial Surgery | Johannes Kleinheinz | |
| Germany | Goethe University Frankfurt | Frankfurt | Department of Oral Surgery & Implantology | Frank Schwarz | |
| Germany | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin | Berlin | Department of Prosthodontics | Florian Beuer | Stefano Pieralli |
| Japan | Institute of Science Tokyo | Tokyo | Department of Regenerative & Reconstructive Dental Medicine | Eriko Marukawa | Takanori Iwata, Manabu Kanazawa & Shunsuke Fukuba |
| Serbia | University of Belgrade | Belgrade | Department of Oral Surgery | Aleksa Marković | |
| South Korea | Seoul National University | Seoul | Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Soung Min Kim | Myung-Joo Kim & Ki-Tae Koo |
| South Korea | Yonsei University | Seoul | Department of Periodontics | Ui‑Won Jung | Jung-Seok Lee |
| Spain | Complutense University Madrid & University of Santiago de Compostela | Madrid & Santiago de Compostela | Department of Periodontology (Madrid); Department of Surgery & Medical-Surgical Specialties (Santiago de Compostela) | Mariano Sanz | Juan Blanco Carrión |
| Spain | University of Catalonia (Barcelona) | Barcelona | Department of Periodontology | Jose Nart | Alberto Monje |
| Sweden | Malmö University | Malmö | Department of Periodontology | Andreas Stavropoulos | |
| Switzerland | University of Basel | Basel | Department of Oral Health & Medicine | Michael Bornstein | |
| Switzerland | University of Bern | Bern | Department of Oral Surgery & Stomatology | Vivianne Chappuis | Emilio Couso Queiruga |
| Switzerland | University of Bern | Bern | Department of Periodontology | Giovanni Salvi | Anton Sculean |
| Switzerland | University of Bern | Bern | Department of Reconstructive Dentistry & Gerodontology | Martin Schimmel | |
| Switzerland | University of Geneva | Geneva | Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials | Irena Sailer | |
| Switzerland | University of Zurich | Zurich | Clinic for Reconstructive Dentistry | Ronald Jung | |
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University | Bangkok | Departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology | Atiphan Pimkhaokham | Kajorn Kungsadalpipob |
| United Arab Emirates | University of Sharjah | Sharjah | Departments of Periodontology and Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences | Zahi Badran | Kamis Gaballah |
| United Arab Emirates | Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) | Dubai | Department of Oral Diagnostic & Surgical Sciences | Momen Atieh | Maanas Shah & Abeer Hakam |
| United Kingdom | Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) | London | Centre of Oral Clinical Research | Nikos Donos | |
| United Kingdom | Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) | London | Department of Restorative Dentistry & Adult Oral Health | Shakeel Shahdad | Mital Patel |
| USA | Columbia University | New York | Department of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences. | Karim El Kholy | |
| USA | Harvard School of Dental Medicine | Boston | Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences | German Gallucci | |
| USA | Indiana University | Indianapolis | Department of Prosthodontics | Dean Morton | Wei‑Shao Lin & Waldemar Polido |
| USA | State University of New York at Buffalo | Buffalo | Department of Restorative Dentistry | Ahmet Orgev | |
| USA | University of Connecticut | Farmington | Departments of Reconstructive Sciences and Prosthodontics | Martin Freilich | Kathleen Thomas |
| USA | University of Florida | Gainesville | Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Will Martin | Luiz Gonzaga |
| USA | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine | Hom‑Lay Wang | Sunčica Travan |
| USA | University of the Pacific | San Francisco | Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Preventive & Restorative Dentistry | Edmond Bedrossian | Rebecca Moazzez & Hussein Al‑Wakeel |
| USA | University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Department of Prosthodontics & Department of Periodontics | Banu Karayazgan | Andrea Ravida & Robert Levine |
| USA | Tufts University | Boston | Department of Prosthodontics | Damian Lee |
46 partner universities around the world
The tiles are arranged alphabetically by country.