Research Grants
The research grant initiative ensures the growth and development of the science of endodontics and improves the quality of patient care. There are two types of research grants:
Competitive Research Grants
Research grants are awarded twice a year. Grants are reviewed and evaluated by the AAE Research and Scientific Affairs Committee. Grant recipients are notified after the Foundation’s Board of Trustee’s Annual Meeting for the spring cycle and after the Interim Meeting for the fall cycle. In each review cycle, the highest scoring student and non-student research proposals receive an additional $500 award.
Submission
Review the most recent guidelines and instructions* for submitting a research proposal and plan to apply. All submissions must be made through the submission site. If you encounter difficulties with the submission site, please contact the Program Manager at grants.foundation@aae.org or 312-872-0452.
*Last updated June 2024.
Spring Cycle
The Spring 2025 submission site is not yet open.
Fall Cycle
The Fall 2024 submission site is closed.
Guidance for Submitting a Research Grant Proposal
The AAE's Research & Scientific Affairs Committee walks through the competitive research grant submission process and best practices for preparing a grant proposal in this free webinar*.
- Click here to access the presentation slide deck.
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Templates
While preparing your proposal for submission, use the following templates as instructed in the competitive research grant guidelines.
Follow-Up Completion
Once research grants are complete, based on the timeline agreed upon at the time of funding, principal investigators are required to submit the Final Progress Report. Online form submission is required; PDF email submissions are no longer accepted.
Extension
If your research grant project requires more time to complete, please complete the Application for Extension. Online form submission is required; PDF email submissions are no longer accepted. Once complete, the application will be considered by the Research and Scientific Affairs Committee Chair.
One-Year Progress Report
If your funded project timeline is longer than one year, a One-Year Follow-Up Report must be submitted at the end of each year of the multi-year project. Online form submission is required; PDF email submissions are no longer accepted.
Change of Principal Investigator
If the the Principal Investigator of an awarded/active grant is no longer able to carry out the proposed activities but another PI in the same institution and with similar qualifications to the original PI is identified to continue the research proposed, a change of PI can be requested. Only the original PI can initiate this request. Once this form is submitted and received, it will be reviewed by the chair of the AAE's Research and Scientific Affairs Committee and the submitter will be notified by staff regarding the outcome of that review.
Institutional Transfer
If the Principal Investigator of an awarded/active grant moves to a different institution, an institutional transfer can be requested. Any balance remaining on the budget may be transferred to the PI's new institution; no additional funds will be disbursed. Only the original PI can initiate this request. Once this form is submitted and received, it will be reviewed by the chair of the AAE's Research and Scientific Affairs Committee. The submitter will be notified by staff regarding the outcome of that review.
Resident Research Grants
Primary Funding
A $500 grant is available to every endodontic resident to fund activities related to research. The funding is payable on a one-time basis. The money can be used for the following activities:
- To fund an individual resident’s research project
- To supplement a competitive research grant award
- For travel to a meeting to present research
- For travel to a board review course
- For other activities related to research
Applications for Resident Research Grants are accepted on a rolling deadline throughout the year. The application must be submitted by the endodontic institution’s program director. All checks are issued to the institution. Upon completion of the research period, the program director should return the summary report page of the guidelines and application.
Secondary Funding
An additional $500 grant is now available for each resident who uses the initial $500 award towards a research project. The additional $500 becomes available once the initial $500 grant has been awarded and used for the following activities:
- To fund an individual resident’s research project
- To supplement a competitive research grant award
- For other activities related to research
Applications for Resident Research Grants are accepted on a rolling deadline throughout the year. The application must be submitted by the endodontic institution’s program director. All checks are issued to the institution. Upon completion of the research period, the program director should return the summary report page of the guidelines and application.