The science nd technology behind cler ligner tretment hs dvnced significntly in the pst 3-5 yers. In order to continue improving this tretment modlity, lign Technology is investing up to $200,000 USD interntionlly for university-bsed scientific reserch relted to cler ligner therpy. Priority is given to projects whose objectives directly benefit the tretment of ptients with cler ligners.This progrm provides reserch funding for full- nd prt-time university fculty involved in orthodontic scientific reserch, but pplicnts my lso be non-orthodontic scientists whose work would contribute to the improvement nd understnding of cler ligner orthodontic therpy.