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.
The two foundations have joint forces and developed a joint grant programme to address sound clinical research questions in the field of oral and maxillofacial tissue regeneration.
Application process:
Stage 1: Abstract application. Applicants can submit an abstract of their proposed project by 15 November.
Stage 2: Main Application. The selected abstract submissions are then invited to submit their full proposal, including a detailed work plan and budget. Submission deadline is 1 May.
Amount of funding
Grants are limited to 350’000 Swiss francs with a maximum project duration of 3 years.
Who can apply?
Well-established researchers with GCP experience and affiliated to a university or research institution.
Study types
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.
Study Focus
Oral maxillofacial tissue regeneration topics, including:
- Surgical techniques
- Devices
- Drugs
- Biologics
- Combinations of the above