Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation (APF) Sponsorship Application Guidelines
All requests for sponsorship or funding from the Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation (APF) must first be submitted to the Academy of Prosthodontics Executive Council (APEC) for initial review. All applications must be submitted to the APEC Secretary-Treasurer by April 15th of every year for consideration at the APF annual meeting in May.
After review and within one (1) month, the APEC will make funding recommendations to the APF. Please note that forwarding an application to the APF does not imply approval of the request; it serves only as the initial step in the overall sponsorship consideration process.
Submission Instructions:
Application forms should be submitted to the APEC Secretary-Treasurer:
Dr. Mathew Kattadiyil
Email: mkattadiyil@llu.edu
In alignment with our mission to provide leadership and advance knowledge in prosthodontics, the Academy of Prosthodontics—supported by the APF—offers funding to eligible sponsorship proposals.
Funding Criteria
Proposals submitted to APEC should aim to:
- align with the goals and priorities of the APEC;
- support the mission of the Academy of Prosthodontics;
- advance and disseminate prosthodontic knowledge through patient care, public health improvement, and support for research and education in Prosthodontics;
- promote the Academy nationally and internationally through outreach and educational efforts;
- recognize excellence in the advancement of prosthetic dentistry.
Funding Priorities
- Outreach initiatives
- Advancement of the specialty and discipline of Prosthodontics
- Recognition of exceptional scholarly contributions
- Advanced Education in Prosthodontics students and early-career prosthodontists presenting (poster and/or podium) at AP Annual Meetings
- Special projects aligned with APF goals
Funding Limits and Limitations
- Awards may be granted to support activities aligned with the criteria above
- Grants will NOT be provided for travel, audiovisual requirements, social events, or registration fees
Acknowledgement
The Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation must be acknowledged in any publication or presentation resulting from the funded project.