(a)	To accept, attract, receive, invest and use any bequest, legacy or other gift or income whatsoever to foster and assist dental research for the purpose of improving the health of the community.
(b)	To aid dentistry by assisting and encouraging all fields of dental research by means of research grants awarded to competent persons
(c)	To encourage, develop and support research fellowships and seminars that stimulate a methodical and practical approach to dental research and foster the advancement of dental knowledge.
(d)	To provide for the publication or dissemination of the results of such research projects supported by the Foundation as the Board may consider appropriate.
(e)	To make grants to Dental Schools, approved Research Institutes and individuals for research programmes and to aid in the purchase of equipment for research.
(f)	To provide accountable management and overseeing of dental research projects at the request of and using funds provided by other foundations, trusts or funding bodies.
(g)	To undertake any other activity that remains consistent with the above and may enhance the Foundation's research support or income.

Annual Report

Download the ADRF Annual Report 2006 in PDF format.

Supporting Membership/Donations

The Australian Dental Research Foundation is the major source of funding for dental research in Australia today. If the Foundation is to continue to grow and be of service to the dental profession and dental industry of the future, it needs your support now. To enlist as a supporting member, or to make a donation, the following forms can be filled out online, printed out, signed and then faxed or mailed to the ADRF. Donations are tax deductible.

ADRF Supporting Membership Form (PDF)

ADRF Donation Form (PDF).

Crossing Divides - An ADRF Perspective (PDF)

Your ADRF Needs You (PDF)

Research Grants

The ADRF invites applications for grants from clinicians and trained researchers interested in undertaking a dental research project.

All applications for grants should be received by the Honorary Secretary no later than 31 March each year. Late applications cannot be considered. 

For further information contact:

The Hon. Secretary
Australian Dental Research Foundation Inc.
PO Box 520
ST LEONARDS NSW 1590
Tel: (02) 9906 4412
Fax: (02) 9906 4676
Email:adrf@ada.org.au

ADRF Grant Application Forms* can be downloaded as PDF files.

* Please note that application forms in PDF format can be completed on-line, and then printed out and signed for submission to the Foundation.