The Osteology Foundation aims to support clinical research in the field of oral tissue regeneration, to bridge the gap between scientific progress and clinical practice for the benefit of the patient.

The purpose of the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation is to promote medical research and teaching on a nonprofit basis. The focus of their activities is on tissue regeneration with biological materials, especially in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and in the field of cancer treatment. To know more about the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation, have a look at their website.

The two foundations have now joint forces and developed a joint grant programme to address sound clinical research questions in the field of oral and maxillofacial tissue regeneration.

There are two stages in the application process: 

Applicants can submit an abstract ("Letter of Intent, LOI) of their proposed project by 15 October. 

The selected LOIs are then invited to submit their full proposal, including a detailed work plan and budget. Submission deadline is 15 March.

Depending on the quality and number of applications received, grants up to 350’000 Swiss francs will be considered. The funding is exclusively provided by the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation.

Well-established researchers with GCP experience, who are affiliated to a university or research institution.

Research types falling within the scope of the joint grant programme are:

• Randomized Controlled Trials
• Controlled/Experimental Clinical Trials
• Cohort studies (prospective, observational, experimental)

This programme is open to phase I and phase II clinical trials, as well as proof-of-principle studies.

Oral maxillofacial tissue regeneration topics, including:

• Surgical techniques
• Devices
• Drugs
• Biologics
• Combinations of the above
  
  

Abstracts will be graded based on the following criteria:

1. Relevance to the field of oral and maxillofacial regeneration
2. Originality of the hypothesis
3. Clinical relevance
4. Methodology
5. Facilities and expertise to conduct a GCP study

The invited Full applications, in addition to the above criteria, will also be thoroughly evaluated in terms of:

1. Sound and transparent budget projections
2. Good scientific English language
   
   

Each LOI is evaluated by six members of the Review Board, one Osteology Foundation Science Committee member (lead reviewer), as well as one member of the scientific advisory board of the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation. The final decision on Abstract submissions to be invited for the Main application round involves members of the Osteology Foundation Science Committee, as well as of the scientific advisory board of the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation.

All submitted Full Applications are thoroughly evaluated by 5 independent, external reviewers. The Osteology Foundation’s Scientific Committee members together with a representative of the scientific advisory board of the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation, further discuss the applications in light of the external reviewer comments and take a final decision on the grant recipients.

The maximum available funding can be assigned to one or more projects, depending on the budgeted amounts and the adherence to the above-mentioned awarding criteria.

By clicking on the link, you accept that the information provided upon application will be shared with the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation for statistical, administrative and reviewing purposes. The Osteology Foundation, the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation and Review Committee will treat all application materials submitted for consideration for funding in a confidential manner. They shall not use, disclose, or transfer for any purpose other than the grant programmes any information or intellectual property disclosed in the course or as part of such programmes. Data will be processed following EU GDPR standards. 

If you have questions, please send an e-mail to grants@osteology.org