Grant Information and Application   Recipients

Thank you for your interest in the IDEA Grants Program, which was established in 1998 by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) to support research and development and to encourage innovation in JCNDE testing programs.

The 2009 funding cycle begins July 1, 2008 and eligible applicants include:

• Dental Schools
• Advance Dental Education Programs
• Dental Hygiene Education Programs (ADA accredited)
• Other Academic Institutions (accredited) or Testing Agencies
• Other formally chartered and recognized international programs

The deadline for the submission of proposals is October 1, 2008.  Download these documents for additional information on the application process:

• IDEA General Information | PDF file/88k
• IDEA Proposal Preparation Instructions | PDF file/92k
• IDEA Application Cover Sheet | PDF file/45k
• IDEA Advice to Applicants | PDF file/20k

Contact Information

Dr. Tsung-Hsun Tsai
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 600
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: 312-440-2684
E-mail Dr. Tsung-Hsun Tsai