The AAE Foundation inspires and supports research and the genesis of new knowledge in endodontics. To make the best use of funds, the AAE has identified research priorities, included with these guidelines (See page 5). Where two proposals are judged equal, the one that addresses the AAE priorities will be given preference. Proposals with budgets over $25,000 must directly address a priority.

Researchers who meet the following criteria are eligible: students of an advanced specialty education program in endodontics at a dental school that is accredited by or has a reciprocal agreement with the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA); faculty or researchers in endodontology or related fields (microbiology, pathology, physiology) of a dental school that is accredited by or has a reciprocal agreement with the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA; active members of the AAE. Dental school faculty or research staff who are not endodontists are strongly encouraged to include an endodontist as consultant or co-investigator. To encourage international scientific exploration, an international researcher may be included as a collaborator on projects that are carried out at institutions that are accredited by or have a reciprocal agreement with the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Travel expenses may be included in the request for funding as part of the itemized budget.

Postgraduate students must be AAE members. Priority will be given to students in the first year of a two-year endodontic program or the first or second year of a three-year program. The student should decide on a research project early in his/her training so that it may be completed by graduation.