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Hellman, Sicher, Graber
Research Awards for 2024

The AAO is proud to recognize the outstanding research that advances orthodontic care.

Awards Overview

Each year the AAO offers the following research award opportunities:

The Milo Hellman Research Award recognizes the most outstanding and meritorious research project.
The Harry Sicher Research Award and the Thomas M. Graber Awards of Special Merit honor research performed by orthodontic residents during their graduate education.

The Council on Scientific Affairs (COSA) reviews all submissions. The awards are presented prior to the Milo Hellman Research Award lecture at Annual Session.

General Information

Cover Letter for 2024 Awards
Information about the 2024 Awards
- You must comply with requirements stated in the Information about the 2024 Awards (link above) to be considered for the awards.
Submission Checklist for 2024 Awards

Forms to Upload to the Online Application

Attestation Statement – required
Biographical Sketch – required
PRISMA Checklist – if needed
CONSORT Form – if needed

Online Application Form

Hellman, Sicher, Graber Awards - Application Form 2024

The deadline to apply is 6:00pm Eastern Time October 2, 2023. All applications must be completed and time-stamped (by AAO server) no later than 6:00pm Eastern Time on October 2, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected.

Please check the appropriate option:
- Option 1: I am an AAO member and a graduate student, resident or PhD candidate.
- Option 2: I am an AAO member. I graduated with a Certificate, Masters or PhD from an orthodontic program between November 2022 and October 2023.
- Option 3: I am an AAO member in the United States.
- Option 4: I am an AAO member in Canada.
- Option 5: I am affiliated with an ADA or CDA accredited orthodontic program serving as a full-time teacher or researcher.
NOTE: If you selected Option 1 or 2 above then you must state the program director's name and email below. If you select Options 3, 4 or 5 above then type NA in the program director's name and email boxes below.
Department or Program Director Name: (if applicant is a graduate student/resident)*
Department or Program Director Email:*
Title*
Abstract:*
Author*

The applicant must be the primary author of the submitted research
Degrees*

For example: DDS, MS
Contact Information
Please provide a mailing address, telephone number and an email address that will be valid after January 1, 2024.
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone*
Applicant Email*
Award Submission
Institution where work was done (if applicable):
Was the research for this application completed for:*
Has your part of this entry been submitted before for a Hellman, Sicher, Graber Award?*
Has your entry previously been published in a journal?*
If yes, provide bibliographic citation for article:
Has your entry been submitted to a journal for publication?*
If yes, provide journal title where article has been submitted:
I am the first author listed on this research being submitted for the Hellman, Sicher, Graber Award and I will be the first author on any other subsequent publications from this research?*
This submission predominately represents my individual effort?*
Will you be presenting in the Doctor's Lectures Session at Annual Session?*
Will you be presenting in the Oral Research program at Annual Session?*
IRB or IACUC Approval
Did the research need IRB or IACUC approval?*
If yes, supply the IRB or IACUC approval number below.
IRB approval number for human subject protection:
IACUC approval number for animal research:
You do not need to submit a hard copy of the IRB or IACUC approval with your application.
Application Uploads
Please be aware that any material you upload as part of your Hellman, Sicher, Graber application becomes the property of the American Association of Orthodontists. An electronic copy of the research will be placed in the online catalog of the AAO Library.
Upload Biographical Sketch:
Upload completed biographical sketch here.
Accepted file types: gif, jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Upload Attestation Statement:
Upload completed attestation statement here.
Accepted file types: gif, jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Upload Research:
If you are submitting a published article to be considered for the Milo Hellman Research Award, DO NOT upload a PDF copy of the published article. Upload a copy of the document you submitted to the publisher.
Accepted file types: gif, jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, Max. file size: 15 MB.
Upload PRISMA statement or CONSORT form, if needed:
Accepted file types: gif, jpg, png, txt, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Electronic Signature and Date
I confirm that all the requested materials are included; that I have read the award application; and that I am eligible for the Milo Hellman Research Award or the Harry Sicher Research Award or the Thomas M. Graber Awards of Special Merit, if my research is selected. I have read and agree to all conditions stated on the online application.
Applicant's Signature:*

Electronic signature form example: /s/ Jane Doe
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Additional Opportunities for Residents

The AAO offers residents a wide range of additional opportunities to present research at Annual Session. The opportunities and deadlines are listed in the document below.

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Advocacy

Education

Careers

Practice Management

Hellman, Sicher, Graber Research Awards for 2024

Awards Overview

General Information

Forms to Upload to the Online Application

Online Application Form

Hellman, Sicher, Graber Awards - Application Form 2024

Contact Information

Award Submission

IRB or IACUC Approval

Application Uploads

Electronic Signature and Date

Additional Opportunities for Residents

Resident Opportunities to Present Research at Annual Session

Hellman, Sicher, Graber
Research Awards for 2024