Align Technology Opens 2027 Annual Research Program to Advance Orthodontic and Dental Patient Care
Business Wire•02/11/2026•16:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤2027 research program opens with up to $300,000 in university funding
- ➤Align’s research program has funded approximately $4.16 million since 2010
- ➤Twelve regional awards offer up to US$25,000 each for one-year projects
- ➤Applications are due March 5, 2027; recipients will be notified June 7, 2027
Expert Statements
Mitra Derakhshan, Align executive vice president, chief clinical officer, global treatment planning and clinical services
“The goal of the Align Research Award Program is to support innovative research that expands clinical knowledge, strengthens the evidence base for orthodontic and dental treatment, and ultimately contributes to better care and treatment outcomes for patients worldwide”
Mitra Derakhshan, Align executive vice president, chief clinical officer, global treatment planning and clinical services
“We are proud to support collaboration among researchers, educators, and industry through the Align Research Award Program to help advance the science of orthodontics and dentistry and improve patient care.”
John Morton, Align vice president, product innovation and technical fellow
“By supporting university-led research, we are helping advance the scientific knowledge and evidence-based innovation that can improve clinical outcomes and patient care. Through the 2027 Align Research Award Program, we are proud to continue investing in faculty researchers around the world whose work is shaping the future of orthodontics and dentistry”
Align Technology Opens 2027 Annual Research Program to Advance Orthodontic and Dental Patient Care
2027 Grant Application Process Now Open for Up to $300,000 in Funding
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