AADOCR/CADR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators
This award honors early-career researchers for original research in oral disease prevention or health promotion, with finalists presenting at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting.
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Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 26, 2026
Funding Amounts: 1st Place: $5,000 + $3,000 travel stipend | 2nd Place: $3,000 + $3,000 travel stipend | $500 to each of six runners-up
Summary: Recognizes and supports early-career researchers for original contributions in oral disease prevention or oral health promotion, with winners presenting at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be full members and within 10 years of their first academic appointment; simultaneous applications to other travel grants for the same meeting are not allowed.
Description
The AADOCR/CADR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators is a competitive recognition program managed by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and supported by Kenvue. It is designed to honor early-career researchers in the American and Canadian Divisions of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) who have made original contributions in oral disease prevention or oral health promotion. Winners are selected through a competition held at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition, with top finalists advancing to compete for the international IADR Joseph Lister Award. The award provides monetary prizes, travel stipends, and an opportunity for increased visibility within the oral health research community.
