Dear Friends,

On behalf of IADS and the Standing Committee On Research and Education, I am proud to announce you that we have established a new Edition of the International Dental Research Program for the summer of 2009, giving you, dental students from all over the world, the amazing opportunity of conducting a research project at the Academic Centre of Amsterdam, the Netherlands!

Apply now for one of the following projects:

1. Role of anion exchangers in ameloblasts during enamel formation

    Department of Oral Cell Biology, ACTA – 3 months (July, August, September)

2. MicroCT measurements of articular cartilage and bone morphology in healthy and osteoarthritic jaw joints

    Department of Functional Anatomy, ACTA  - 2 months ( June (15th), July, August (15th))

Eligibility conditions:

• Dental students, that have conducted at least one research project before.
• Students from IADS member countries, that have no membership-fee-debts to IADS.

Application process:

Students shall select one of the above projects to apply for and send their full application to   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   by the 21st of  May 2009.  The Application shall consist of the following : 

• The Letter of Intention, that should contain the students’ motivation to apply to the program as well as the students’ motivation and proof of knowledge concerning the selected project to apply for.  
• The Letter of Recommendation should express the students’ experience in doing research.
• The Curriculum Vitae, that should express the student’s scientific activities.

** One student can apply only for one project!!**

The student shall keep in mind that:

• He  shall participate for the full 3 months (or 2 months, depending on the selected projects) during the summer of 2009. This participation involves full time research work on the project.
• The student shall find himself under the supervision of a Professor
• The student has to write a report at the end of the period describing the results of the research.

• Will cover at his own expenses accommodation, travel and every-day costs.

**Accomodation possibilities are not being offered!!**

All interested IADS students are invited to take this chance and apply!!

For Inquiries, application or more information don’t hesitate to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wishing you good luck!! 

Andreea Larisa Ionica

Coordinator of the International Dental Research Program

IADS International Scientific Officer 2009-2010

Standing Committee On Research and Education

IADS International Scientific Officer 2009-2010

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