OHSU SOD PORT T90/R90 Training Program Interest Form

The OHSU School of Dentistry (SOD) Portland Oral Health Research Training (PORT) Program is currently accepting applications for trainees. This program, which encompasses PreDoctoral, Dual Degree, PostDoctoral, and Foreign-Trained Dentist tracks, is a mentored research fellowship-training program focused on oral and craniofacial health research. For more information about the program, please visit: https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-dentistry/research-and-research-training.


The PORT Program is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in academic research, with a specific emphasis on Basic Science or Clinical Translational Research. Funding for the program is generously provided by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).


All trainees are expected to dedicate themselves to full-time research training, typically defined as 40 hours per week or in accordance with the policies of the sponsoring institution. Appointments are generally made for 12-month increments, with an initial period of appointment lasting no less than 9 months, unless approved otherwise by the awarding unit.


The program encourages research focusing on basic or clinical research in areas such as Oral and Craniofacial Health, Biomaterials or Tissue Engineering, Microbiology and Immunology, and Community Health.


During the evaluation process, applicants will be assessed by PORT Program Directors in collaboration with their mentors and PhD advisers (if applicable). Evaluation criteria include prior education and research experience, publications and awards, leadership qualities, program fit, potential for future funding, long-term academic and/or professional career in research, and the promotion of diversity within the PORT program's trainees.

Statement of Interest

To begin the eligibility and application review process for the PORT program, please fill out the information below and attach your CV/Biosketch and, if applicable, a research project abstract.

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If you selected "Other," please enter the degree type and a brief description of the degree.

T90 Eligibility Requirements (Predoctoral/Postdoctoral/Dual Degree Tracks):

  • Applicants must be either citizens or noncitizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.
  • Pre-doctoral trainees must be enrolled in a program leading to a Ph.D. or an equivalent research doctoral degree.
  • Postdoctoral trainees must hold a Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., M.D., or a comparable doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution.
  • Eligible postdoctoral trainees include individuals with both a health professional doctoral degree and a Ph.D., as well as those with a health professional doctoral degree who may or may not be pursuing a master's or Ph.D. degree. Additionally, individuals in postgraduate clinical training who wish to engage in full-time research training for one year or more before completing their formal training programs are also eligible.

R90 Eligibility Requirements (Foreign-Trained Dentist Track):

R90 Eligibility Requirements (Foreign-Trained Dentist Track):

The R90 component supports postdoctoral research education experiences specifically designed for individuals who possess valid dental degrees from accredited domestic or foreign institutions but do not meet the eligibility criteria for T90 NRSA. These participants are pursuing independent dental, oral, and craniofacial research careers. Eligible postdoctoral participants may include individuals with both a dental degree and a Ph.D., as well as those with a dental degree who may or may not be pursuing a Ph.D. degree.

Please select the track to which you are applying:

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If you have identified a potential PORT mentor, please name them here:

Please check this box if you are a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Please identify your visa status:

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Please briefly describe your current visa/residency status. List your visa type, your current country of residence, and, if applicable, your timeline for entering the U.S. and/or current sponsor.

Please provide a brief 1-2 sentence statement on your interest in research and how your research relates to oral and dental health, specifically. If applicable, please include the title and description of your current or proposed research project (you may also upload a one-page abstract below).

Please upload your CV or Biosketch (required), as well as a one-page abstract of your current or proposed research project (optional).

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Thank you for your interest!

The PORT directors will review your documents and be in contact with you soon to determine the next steps.


For programmatic or scientific questions regarding the program, please contact PORT director Hui Wu at wuhu@ohsu.edu.


For administrative questions regarding eligibility, program requirements and the application process, please contact SODResearch@ohsu.edu.

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