The AADOCR Bloc Travel Grant funds U.S. dental and PhD trainees to present innovative research at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting, with selection based on scientific merit and originality of submitted abstracts.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 26, 2026 (Abstract submission & travel grant selection)
Funding Amounts: Variable travel support; award size is not fixed but typically covers travel to the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting.
Summary: Supports U.S. dental or PhD students, residents, and postdocs to present research at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting, with selection based on abstract quality and scientific merit.
The AADOCR Bloc Travel Grant provides financial support for U.S. dental and PhD students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows to attend and present their research at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The grant aims to foster professional development and encourage ongoing research activity by supporting promising early-career researchers. Recipients are chosen based on the quality, originality, and scientific merit of their submitted abstracts, with particular emphasis on innovative research design and techniques. Both the awardee and their faculty advisor are required to submit a post-meeting evaluation report detailing the program’s impact on career development and research goals.