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BSP Research Grant

British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry

The BSP Research Grant is designed to support postgraduate research development and training with a value up to £5,000. The primary purpose is to enable the successful applicant(s) to undertake research projects with a clear application in periodontology, achievement and maintenance of peri-implant health, or management of peri-implant disease. Research Grants are available by competitive application.

Applicants must be members of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry who will normally be enrolled on, and currently undertaking, a periodontal/restorative postgraduate degree course or training programme; or have completed their programme within 12 months of the application deadline. Documents that must be submitted as part of the application include:

research protocol (max 6 pages including references) that contains full details of the proposed use of the funds (including, but not limited to, background, research methods, analyses, detailed costings, plans for dissemination of data, relevance to periodontology). Any other sources of funding must also be acknowledged in the application.
short CV (max 2 pages) including full contact details.
scanned signed letter of support from the Head of Department of the relevant institution(s) where the research will be undertaken.
scanned signed letter from the Contracts/Finance department of the host institution confirming the funding requested and the payee details of the host institution if the funding is awarded.

Deadline: 1 January

The maximum amount of any one award is £5,000, and the monies will be made payable to the host institution in advance of the research commencing. Funding will only be provided on receipt of confirmation of regulatory clearance, such as ethics approval, where appropriate. The project must commence within 12 months of the grant being awarded.

The Society reserves the right not to make any awards in a given year. The successful applicant will be announced at the Society's Annual General Meeting (though applicants will be notified of the outcome well before this).

Successful applicants must submit a brief written report (max 2 pages) within 6 months of completion of the research. If asked to make a presentation at a Conference, the registration fee will be waived.

The Society must be acknowledged in any publications, presentations or reports arising from the funded work.

Successful applicants are prohibited from applying in subsequent years. The applicant cannot apply for more than one prize in any given year awarded by the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

All documents should be submitted electronically to the Honorary Secretary of the BSP. Applicants should initially submit an email to the Honorary Secretary via the BSP website stating their intent to apply, following which they will be supplied with the correct email address to send their full application to.

See the foot of the page for details of how to contact the Honorary Secretary.

The applicant cannot apply for more than one prize in any given year awarded by the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1️⃣ Strong Relevance to Periodontology or Implant Dentistry (Mission Alignment)

This is the single most important predictor.

Successful proposals:

Focus directly on periodontal disease biology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment

Address peri-implantitis or implant success/failure mechanisms

Examine host response, pathogenesis, biofilm biology, biomarkers

Evaluate new therapies, materials, surgical approaches, or digital technologies for periodontal/implant care

Predictor: The periodontal/implant relevance must be explicit and central — not peripheral.

2️⃣ Clinical Significance & Real-World Impact

BSP strongly favours research that can:

Improve periodontal patient outcomes

Reduce risk or progression of periodontal disease

Improve success of dental implants

Address widespread clinical challenges (peri-implantitis, bone loss, regenerative failure)

Affect guidelines or best-practice protocols

Predictor: Clear clinical applicability and patient benefit.

3️⃣ Feasible, Focused Projects (Ideal for Pilot Funding)

Because BSP grants are usually modest:

1–2 precise aims, achievable in 6–18 months

Realistic recruitment numbers for clinical studies

Feasible lab or microbiome protocols for small-scale basic research

Avoiding large-scale trials or overly complex studies

Predictor: Small, clearly scoped, achievable pilot studies win more often than ambitious, diffuse proposals.

4️⃣ Strong Scientific Rationale, Supported by Preliminary Data (When Appropriate)

Funded proposals often include:

Pilot data from microbiology, immunology, bone biology, or biomaterial work

A clinical audit or retrospective analysis showing feasibility

A clear mechanistic or biologically grounded hypothesis

If no preliminary data exist, a well-substantiated literature-based justification is required.

Predictor: Reviewers favour proposals that demonstrate readiness to proceed.

5️⃣ Strong Methodology & Outcome Measures

Successful BSP proposals typically include:

Clear clinical or mechanistic endpoints (bone level changes, inflammatory markers, microbiome shifts, implant stability metrics, imaging outcomes)

Appropriate controls and statistical planning

Defined inclusion/exclusion criteria (for clinical studies)

Ethical considerations (NHS approvals, patient consent, data protection)

Realistic timelines for recruitment, follow-up, and analysis

Predictor: Methodological clarity → reviewer confidence.

6️⃣ Early-Career Researcher Development

BSP places emphasis on:

Specialist trainees

Postgraduates

Early-career academics and clinician-scientists

Training, skill-building, mentorship

Applications are strengthened when:

Applicants articulate how the grant supports their research trajectory

Strong mentorship and institutional support are demonstrated

Predictor: Career-development alignment significantly boosts competitiveness.

7️⃣ Innovation & Advancement of the Field

This matters particularly for implant therapy, regenerative techniques, and microbiome science.

Examples of high-scoring themes:

New implant surfaces or coatings

Biomaterials for bone/soft tissue regeneration

Adjunctive therapies (anti-inflammatory agents, host-modulation agents, biologics)

Digital workflows (AI, imaging, surgical guides)

Microbiome-driven diagnostics or risk profiling

Preventive strategies with behavioural science components

Predictor: Novelty + plausible impact = high reviewer interest.

8️⃣ Well-Structured Budget & Appropriate Use of Funds

Winning proposals:

Request only what is necessary for the defined aims

Budget appropriately for consumables, assays, imaging, participant costs, lab reagents

Avoid capital purchases unless essential and justified

Align costs with typical small-grant expectations

Predictor: A credible, lean budget is crucial.

🚫 Common Pitfalls That Hurt BSP Applications

Pitfall	Why It Weakens the Proposal
Weak connection to periodontology/implant dentistry	Misaligned with BSP mission
Overly ambitious project	Not feasible under small grant funding
Vague methodology, unclear outcomes	Reviewers cannot assess quality
No plan for participant recruitment or sample access	Feasibility doubts
Poorly justified budget	Signals lack of planning
Very basic science without translational relevance	Lower priority for BSP
Lack of mentorship for early-career applicants	Uncertain project execution

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Public Health

Eligibility Requirements

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: PO BOX 261, Liverpool, L25 6WP.

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