Research Training Certificate Program

• A bachelor’s degree is a minimum requirement of this program. Preference will be given to those with advanced degrees in pertinent fields of study.
• The ability to dedicate at least 35 hours per week, in person, at an ADA Forsyth lab located at 100 Chestnut Street, Somerville, MA USA.
• Interest in and passion for dental or craniofacial research.
• International applicants must be eligible for a J-1 Visa.

If visa is needed:
Visa processing fee: $700 (not refundable)
Visa costs: applicant responsible to cover visa expenses.

Paid upon acceptance to start Year 1:
Training fee for visa holders: $3,416.09 (to be received no later than ten (10) business days prior to start of program)

If the applicant requires processing of J2 visa for dependents, a non-refundable visa processing fee of $800 is required, and training fee for visa holder is $3,516.09.

Training fee for applicants without visa requirement: $1,316.09 (to be received no later than ten (10) business days prior to start of program)

If the application is accepted, AFI will contact the applicant with further information about research training and processing fees.

Fees for optional extensions beyond Year 1:
For visa holders:
If the visa was requested for a 2-year period prior to starting Year 1: $3,516.09 administrative costs for visa maintenance and fees pertaining to research activities for year 2, to be received 15 days prior to program start date of Year 2.

If the extension is decided during Year 1 and a Year 2 visa extension is required: $4,116.09 administrative costs for visa maintenance and fees pertaining to research activities for year 2, to be received 15 days prior to start of year 2.

Training fee for applicants without visa requirement: $1,316.09 to be received 15 days prior to start of year 2.

Applicants must be able to cover their living, health care, and housing expenses while in the Boston area. This funding may be provided to participants through their home institution or government.

• A minimum of 1-year full-time work in an ADA Forsyth faculty lab, with the potential to extend an additional year. Program participants may stay in the program longer than the standard 1-year term by discussing their annual renewal with their Prinicipal Investigator and the coordinator of the Research Training Certificate Program.
• Completion of the Research Training Certificate Curriculum. Course/Workshop exemptions may be granted to those who have already completed and documented taking similar training courses.
• Completion of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop
  Training in at least two new analytical techniques or methods.
• Full participation in seminar presentations, collaborative groups, focus groups, journal clubs, and brainstorming sessions
  Includes learning opportunities in presenting and science communication.
• Completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP), outlining one’s goals, progress, and accomplishments in their research training, to be discussed and agreed upon by PI mentor.
  Presentation of research upon completion of one’s time in the program, at a meeting open to the ADA Forsyth community.