AADOCR Hatton Competition
The AADOCR Hatton Competition honors top early-career research in dental, oral, and craniofacial science, with winners advancing to an international competition.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates: October 26, 2026: Applications closed / final deadline to apply for the AADOCR Hatton Competition | October 26, 2026: Abstract submission deadline for AADOCR Annual Meeting (required to apply for the Hatton Competition)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 for first place and $500 for second place in each of three competition categories; recognition and advancement to the IADR Hatton Awards for top six winners.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research presentations by early-career dental, oral, and craniofacial investigators, with winners advancing to an international competition.
Key Information: Applicants must be AADOCR members and cannot have previously won in the same category.
Description
The AADOCR Hatton Competition is an annual opportunity for junior, senior, and post-doctoral investigators to present their original research at the AADOCR Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The competition is designed to foster excellence in dental, oral, and craniofacial research and presentation skills among emerging investigators. Finalists are selected based on the quality of their abstracts and extended abstracts, and present their work in an oral competition session. The top six winners (two per category) receive monetary awards and plaques, and advance to represent AADOCR at the prestigious IADR Hatton Awards and Competition.
