The Dr. James T. Mellonig Regeneration Research Award recognizes excellence in original research by a resident in the specialty of periodontics that advances clinical therapies in periodontal regeneration. The award is not to be used to replace support that would have normally been provided by the recipient's institution. Applicants must be second or third year periodontal residents in US accredited programs or recent graduates having received their certificate in periodontics within the past three years as of the application deadline. Applicants also must have completed original research as a lead researcher or first author and produced a manuscript that potentially advances clinical therapies in periodontal regeneration. The research may deal with any aspect of hard or soft tissue regeneration that advances or supports clinical therapies in the natural dentition or with dental implant use. The manuscript must be accepted for publication if not yet published. Applicants must be members of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and be citizens of the United States or have permanent resident status, who intend to pursue careers in periodontics in the United States, either in private practice, academia, or industry. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation for more information.