Fellowship in Oral Health Research for Undergraduate Dental Students (FORUS)

FORUS is a two-year program. For awarded fellows demonstrating exceptional progress, renewal for a third year may be possible depending on funding availability.

Awarded fellows are expected to work on their research projects full-time over the summer and flex-time during the academic year. The workplan consisting of a timeline and a set of deliverables are to be agreed upon between the faculty supervisor and approved by the Research Committee.

Fellowships are limited to one student per project. A student is allowed one fellowship during their time at Schulich Dentistry.

Fellowship stipend: Fellows are awarded a stipend of $5000 per year.

Stipend top-ups: Up to $1000 for conference registration and travel upon acceptance of an abstract to a recognized national or international conference. Assistance with open access publication fees can also be provided. (One time per fellowship)

By accepting an award, fellows commit to:
• Following a workplan consisting of a defined timeline, milestones and deliverables

• Participating in regular scheduled meetings with other program fellows and mentors over the summer months, and a once per term meeting in the Winter and Spring to report on progress and prospective plans.

• Attending and actively participating in all Seminars in Dental Sciences taking place over the academic year.

• Participating in research activities and events at Schulich Dentistry (e.g., research workshops, lunch and learn events, Dental Academic Research Trainee (DART) events)

• Presenting at the Seminars in Dental Sciences (Requirement: one time per fellowship)

• Presenting at the Schulich Dentistry Research Day (Requirement: one time per fellowship)

• Submitting an abstract and presenting in a recognized national or international conference as per the recommendations of the main mentor (Requirement: one time per fellowship)

• Ensuring that the necessary certifications and Research Ethics Board approvals are obtained, where applicable. Students should be encouraged to take part in this process.

• Ensuring that all research procedures strictly follow the Standard Operating Procedures for Clinical Research at Schulich Dentistry, where applicable.

• Working with the student/fellow to set a timeline and deliverables for the project, which are to be submitted to the Research Committee.

• Being actively involved in project supervision throughout the duration of the fellowship.

• Participating in the regular fellowship meetings to be held through the academic year and prompting students to present project progress.

• Prompting the fellow to participate in research events in and outside of Schulich Dentistry.

Program Director: Dr. Noha Gomaa, BDS, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Research
ngomaa@uwo.ca

Administrative Assistance: schulich.dentistry@schulich.uwo.ca