Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education is established to support international research and education within the dental field.
Application period: 1-31 May.
The foundation is a way for us to show our appreciation and create something that will contribute to knowledge and development within the odontological field for many years to come.
The Eklund Foundation is open to applicants from all fields of dentistry and will particularly prioritise projects that can be related to periodontology, implantology and cariology.
October 1, 2026 - News,Press release
The Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education has announced the three research projects selected to receive funding in this year’s grant round. Now supporting dentistry-related research for the 11th consecutive year, the foundation will award approximately €242,000 in total to three projects conducted at universities in different countries. The selected studies address clinically relevant […]
September 15, 2026 - News
A Belgian interdisciplinary research team is investigating whether non-surgical periodontal treatment could reduce inflammation and help slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Supported by a grant from the Eklund Foundation, this study specifically investigates the relationship between oral health and cognitive health, including its potential impact on brain function, within the broader context […]
April 30, 2026 - News,Press release
Researchers within dentistry will soon be able to apply for grants of up to €250,000, which is the total sum allocated by the Eklund Foundation in 2026. The application portal will be open 1-31 May, welcoming applicants from all parts of the world in all fields of dentistry. Both experimental and clinical studies within all […]