Summer Research Scholarship Program
Pre-Student Research Opportunity
The CU School of Dental Medicine’s Summer Research Scholarship Program is an immersive research opportunity that will allow you to engage with faculty mentors and conduct cutting-edge, basic and applied science research that directly relates to dentistry. Whether your background includes research activities that you’d like to expand upon or you just have a keen interest in gaining some perspective into how research contributes to the dental profession, you are encouraged to apply for the Summer Research Scholarship Program. In addition, you’ll be earning some money while becoming introduced to the dental school before you begin classes.
Why should dental students engage in research?
Dental students traditionally learn basic and clinical sciences including appropriate treatment modalities and methods that are necessary to become competent practitioners. Continuing progress in dental research has enhanced accuracy in diagnosis, enhanced treatment options and improved patient management. Therefore, both clinical training and oral/craniofacial health research serve to improve the dental care provided to the public.
After completing the program, you will be eligible to participate in the school's annual Research Day where we showcase the research activities of our students and faculty. You will also be prepared to compete for opportunities to travel to present your research at regional, national and even international venues.
Contact Us
Jeffrey W. Stansbury, PhD
Senior Associate Dean of Research and Professor
Faculty Advisor to the Student Research Group
Department of Craniofacial Biology
(303) 724-1044 | jeffrey.stansbury@cuanschutz.edu