The UZB has the explicit intention to help aspiring new talents to gain insight into and build their career in translational and clinical research in implant dentistry. Thus, the UZB ITI Scholarship program specifically aims to support young academic leaders around the globe. ITI Scholars are based in the research unit, which houses all our institution’s research labs and has a focus on translational research. On the clinical side, Scholars will be closely monitored by experts from the competence center for oral implantology at the UZB.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒     Treatment planning sessions  
☐      Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance   
☒      Observing patient treatment  
☒     Assisting in patient treatment  
☐      Treating patients under faculty supervision 
     ☐      Placing implants  
     ☐      Restoring implants  
☐      Treating patients alone  
     ☐      Placing implants  
     ☐      Restoring implants  
☒      Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment 
 
For the following reasons ITI Scholars are not normally able to treat patients: Only employees of the UZB can treat patients / even under supervision. To treat patients, scholars would have to speak German / B2 level, and have a dental diploma recognized by the Ministry of Health in Switzerland.    

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 
 
☐     Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities 
☒     Involvement in preclinical research  
☒     Involvement in translational research 
☒      Involvement in clinical research   
☐      Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference  
☒   Scholars will be able to start their own research projects 
 
The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 

•    30-40% patient care 
•    60% research 
•    5-10% didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 
The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in the following language: Mainly German, but also English. 

Naturally, our Scholars will also be involved in the university-based ITI Study Club.
 

Language requirements: 

☒      Fluency in English 
☒     Basic language skills in German / French are an advantage 

The following language is required to follow lectures, classes and/or courses: Mainly German, sometimes English 

ITI Scholars at the UZB should either be fluent in German (for non-native-German speakers written/spoken: Level B2) or provide TOEFEL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) with a minimum score of 90 by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship program.

Special requirements: 

Minimum 3 years' clinical experience - would be ideal. Specialty training in Periodontology, Oral surgery or Prosthodontics is beneficial, but not mandatory. 
Research experience supported by scientific publications (original papers) is desired. 
Training & know-how in the lab is beneficial, interest and focus to persue an academic career. 

Scholarship Center Chair: Prof. Dr. med. dent. Michael Bornstein
Head of Research and Clinical Director
Department of Oral Health & Medicine
University Center of Dental Medicine Basel (UZB)
University of Basel
Mattenstrasse 40
4058 Basel
Switzerland
www.uzb.ch
[email protected]