International Student Summer Program

• Mentoring by world-renowned AFI scientists in clinical/translational and basic science research 
• Housing in a Boston-area university dormitory and public transportation (MBTA) Pass 

• Lectures by AFI scientists in expertise areas, including dentistry, oral health research, immunology, microbiology, and mineralized tissue biology 

• Weekly Professional Visits to Boston-area dental schools  

• Social activities in and around Boston and New England 

• Weekly networking sessions within AFI or Boston communities 

• Certificate of Completion 

• Membership to AFI Alumni Association 

Program: July 14 – August 1, 2024 (3 weeks)

Applications Open: December 15, 2024

Apply Here: 2025 APPLICATION 

Information Sessions: Late January/ Early February 2025 – Dates To-Be-Announced

Applications Close: March 15, 2025 

Tuition: 

• $2500-5000 (depends on sponsorship availability: please check at your home institution for options or inquire at AFI)
• Includes housing, bedding, transportation, activities, some meals, research supplies, clinical supplies, faculty/mentors time, AFI swag including lab coat and scrubs, application fee, facilities fee

Student Costs: 

• Tuition

• Travel Visa costs

• Flight

• Most meals (~$500 total)

• Advanced English 

• Enrolled in dental school outside of US as 3rd year dental student or later through post graduate student 

• Tourist Visa (participation letter from AFI available as needed) 

• Ability to pay Student costs and Tuition fees (scholarships possible) 

• Must be at least 21 years old 

• University Transcript 

• Letter of Recommendation from current or former professor(s)